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Ventriloquists Meaning in English

word · lemma: ventriloquist

vɛnˈtrɪləkwɪsts
ven-TRIL-uh-kwists
vɛntɹˈɪləkwˌɪsts
ven-TRIL-uh-kwists

Definición

People who can speak in a way that makes their voice seem to come from somewhere else, usually from a puppet or dummy, for entertainment.

Uso & Matices

Usually refers to performers who use puppets and throw their voices in comedy and stage shows. The singular is 'ventriloquist'. Common collocations: 'ventriloquist's dummy', 'professional ventriloquist'. Not to be confused with 'puppeteers' (who animate puppets, often without ventriloquism).

Oraciones de Ejemplo

Ventriloquists make their puppets talk.

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Many children enjoy shows by ventriloquists.

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Some ventriloquists perform on television.

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I've always been fascinated by how ventriloquists can talk without moving their lips.

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Last night, the comedy club featured two famous ventriloquists.

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Modern ventriloquists use technology to enhance their performances.

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