hand puppet

noun

Synonyms of hand puppetnext
: puppet sense 1a

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The collections explore themes such as immigration and feminism while showcasing the many forms puppetry can take, from marionettes and hand puppets to shadow theater. — Tran Chau, Hartford Courant, 24 Aug. 2026 In the mitt biz, this is broken down into the categories of mitten (looks like a large winter mitten); pincer, which has the thumb flap directly opposing the other fingers like a hand puppet (which is why they’re also called puppet mitts); and glove, which separates all five fingers. — Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 June 2026 The chain bundled food with items like character buttons, wooden nickels, hand puppets and drinking glasses. — Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026 Nana bought shark and snake hand puppets as gifts for them. — Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 17 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for hand puppet

Word History

First Known Use

1929, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of hand puppet was in 1929

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“Hand puppet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hand%20puppet. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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