1. a puppet controlled by strings or wires attached to its limbs and head

Examples

• The marionette danced gracefully across the stage as the puppeteer pulled the strings.
• Children watched in amazement as the wooden marionette came to life.
• She learned to operate a marionette in her theater arts class.
• The antique marionette had intricate hand-carved features.
• Traditional marionette shows are popular entertainment in many European countries.
• He felt like a marionette being controlled by others.