puppet

Meanings

• noun

  A figure, usually made of wood, cloth, or other material, that is controlled and manipulated by a puppeteer to entertain an audience.

  - "The puppet show featured marionettes that were intricately crafted."
  - "The children were mesmerized by the life-sized puppet that came to their school."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈpʌpɪt/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with puppet
kettle , jettle , fettle , mettle , petite

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. pupil () :
   

2. pupate () :
   

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Variants

List of all variants of puppet that leads to same result
puppet , puppetlike , puppets , puppet regime , hand puppet , hand puppets , sock puppet , glove puppet

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Forms

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marionette, hand, rod, shadow, glove

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Etymology

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The origin of the word 'puppet' comes from the Italian word 'bambola', which means 'little boy'. The term was later adopted in English during the 15th century.

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Trivia

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1. The first recorded use of a puppet show dates back to 3rd century BC in ancient Egypt.

2. The largest puppet show in the world was held in Japan in 2014, featuring a 17-meter tall giant puppet.

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Related Concepts

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1. Puppeteer: An individual who operates and controls a puppet to entertain an audience.

2. Puppet theater: A venue or stage where puppet shows are performed.

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Culture

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Puppetry is an ancient art form that has been practiced for centuries in various cultures around the world. It has been used for entertainment, education, and religious ceremonies. Puppets have been featured in literature, such as the Punch and Judy shows, and in art, music, and other forms of expression.

How to Memorize "puppet"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small figure with movable limbs, controlled by a string or rod.
   - Visualize a person operating a marionette, moving its limbs and making it speak.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'puppet' with the idea of a small, controlled figure.
   - Think of a person manipulating a marionette to make it dance.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mental image of a puppet show.
   - Remember the word 'puppet' by associating it with the word 'puppeteer'.

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