animatronic

adjective

an·​i·​ma·​tron·​ic ˌa-nə-mə-ˈträ-nik How to pronounce animatronic (audio)
: of, relating to, or being a puppet or similar figure that is animated by means of electromechanical devices
animatronically adverb

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The research into animatronic pets for dementia therapy is robust and the results are overwhelmingly positive. Tom Chiodo, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025 What's inside: The LBJ library houses 45 million pages of historical documents and includes a replica of the Oval Office, an animatronic LBJ and permanent exhibits about his presidency and about Lady Bird Johnson. Asher Price, Axios, 25 Feb. 2025 These lively performances and the aforementioned amazing automobile give this animatronic retread some shine. Karen D'souza, The Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2025 From the ceiling pops out an upside-down animatronic Flik, the main ant character. Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for animatronic

Word History

Etymology

short for audio-animatronic

First Known Use

1972, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of animatronic was in 1972

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“Animatronic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/animatronic. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.

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