ventriloquist
nounmasculine/vẽ.tɾiˈlɔ.kwu/low
ven·trí·lo·quo
Definition
A performer who practices ventriloquism, making it seem their voice is coming from elsewhere, usually from a dummy.
The ventriloquist entertained the children with his talking dummy.
He is one of the best ventriloquists in the country.
Common collocations
famous ventriloquistventriloquist showventriloquist dummy
Etymology
Do latim 'ventriloquus', de 'venter' (ventre) + 'loqui' (falar).