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ventriloquist

nounmasculinegeneral useuncommon/vẽ.tɾiˈlɔ.kwu/ven·trí·lo·quo

Definition

1

A performer who practices ventriloquism, making it seem their voice is coming from elsewhere, usually from a dummy.

Usage examples

“The ventriloquist entertained the children with his talking dummy.”
“He is one of the best ventriloquists in the country.”

Common combinations

famous ventriloquistventriloquist showventriloquist dummy