ventriloquist
noun[C]
uk/venˈtrɪl.ə.kwɪst/us/venˈtrɪl.ə.kwɪst/someone whoentertainspeoplebyspeakingwithoutmovingtheirlips, to make itseemas if thevoiceis coming fromsomewhereelse:
When a ventriloquistchatswith adummy, it reallylookslike twopeoplearetalkingto each other.
Shesmiledand did a goodimpressionof a ventriloquist 'sdummy.
See
ventriloquism
- She is one of the UK'sleadingcomedyventriloquists.
- Even with a good ventriloquist, there might be a fewmomentswhen theaudienceseeshislipsmove.
- Thedifferencebetweenrealityand the brain'sperceptionofrealityis whatkeepsventriloquists inbusiness.
Entertainers in general
- acrobat
- aerialist
- balancing act
- bullfighter
- clown
- double threat
- drum majorette
- duo
- emcee
- fire-eater
- jester
- joker
- jokester
- performer
- roadshow
- showman
- troubadour
- trouper
- twirler
- warm(someone/something)up