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ventriloquist n

Ventriloquist means a person who makes his or her voice seem to come from somewhere else, often while moving the lips very little. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of ventriloquist

  • a person who makes his or her voice seem to come from somewhere else, often while moving the lips very little

Usage examples of ventriloquist

The ventriloquist made the puppet appear to answer questions.

At the fair, a ventriloquist performed with a wooden dummy.

She trained for years before working as a professional ventriloquist.

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