Pronunciation: /ˈpʌpɪt/
noun a movable model of a person or animal that is typically manipulated by strings or hand controls
A1 The puppet show was entertaining.
A2 Children enjoy playing with puppet toys.
B1 The puppeteer controlled the marionette with skill.
B2 The puppet's movements were incredibly lifelike.
C1 The political leader was accused of being a puppet for the wealthy elite.
C2 The puppet master manipulated the strings of power behind the scenes.
verb not applicable
A1 The puppet danced on the stage.
A2 She puppeted the character flawlessly.
B1 He puppeted the situation to his advantage.
B2 The politician was accused of puppeting the media.
C1 The CEO puppeted the board of directors to make the decision.
C2 The master manipulator puppeted the entire organization for his own gain.
adjective not applicable
A1 She played with a puppet toy.
A2 The puppet show was entertaining for the children.
B1 The puppet government was controlled by outside forces.
B2 The CEO was accused of being a puppet for the board of directors.
C1 The politician was criticized for being a puppet of the special interest groups.
C2 The artist used puppet imagery to explore themes of manipulation and control.
adverb not applicable
A1 She moved the puppet slowly.
A2 The puppet danced happily on the stage.
B1 The puppeteer skillfully manipulated the puppet.
B2 The puppet show was entertaining and engaging.
C1 The puppet master's intricate movements brought the puppet to life.
C2 The puppet's expressions were so realistic that it seemed almost human.
pronoun not applicable
A1 The puppet danced on the stage.
A2 I bought a puppet for my niece to play with.
B1 The puppet's strings were controlled by the puppeteer.
B2 The puppet's facial expressions were incredibly lifelike.
C1 The puppet's movements were so realistic that it was hard to believe it wasn't alive.
C2 The puppet's intricate design and craftsmanship were truly impressive.
preposition not applicable
A1 The puppet show was entertaining for children.
A2 She controlled the puppet with strings.
B1 The puppet of the famous character was on display at the museum.
B2 The puppet master skillfully manipulated the marionette.
C1 The politician was accused of being a puppet controlled by special interests.
C2 The puppet government was seen as a mere facade for the real rulers.
conjunction not applicable
A1 I am a puppet and I like to dance.
A2 The puppet show was entertaining for the children.
B1 She controlled the puppet with skillful movements.
B2 The puppet master manipulated the marionette with precision.
C1 The politician was accused of being a puppet for the corporations.
C2 The puppet government was controlled by external forces.
interjection not applicable
A1 Puppet! Stop pulling my strings.
A2 Hey puppet, do you want to play a game?
B1 Puppet, why do you always do what others tell you to?
B2 I can't believe he's just a puppet in this whole scheme.
C1 The politician was accused of being a puppet controlled by lobbyists.
C2 She felt like a puppet in the hands of fate, unable to control her own destiny.
article not applicable
A1 I have a puppet that I like to play with.
A2 The puppet danced on the stage during the show.
B1 The puppeteer controlled the movements of the puppet skillfully.
B2 The puppet show was a huge hit with the audience.
C1 The intricate details of the puppet's costume were impressive.
C2 The puppet master was renowned for his innovative puppetry techniques.
formal The puppet show was a hit among the children at the school event.
informal I can't believe how realistic that puppet looked on stage!
slang That puppet is so cool, it's like magic!
figurative He felt like a puppet in the hands of his boss, always being told what to do.
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