noun
- a person who can speak or utter sounds so that they seem to come from somewhere else, especially from a dummy of a person or animal
Examples
- The ventriloquist made it seem like his wooden dummy was talking.
- She learned ventriloquism and became a professional ventriloquist.
- The children were amazed by the ventriloquist’s performance at the birthday party.
- A skilled ventriloquist can throw their voice across the room.
- The ventriloquist’s puppet appeared to have a conversation with the audience.
- He practiced for years to become a ventriloquist like his grandfather.