Glove Doll (Noun)
Meaning
A puppet with a cloth body and hollow head; fits over the hand.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The ventriloquist's glove doll brought joy to children at the birthday party with its silly antics and witty remarks.
- As she grew older, Sarah lost interest in her old glove doll, Mr. Snuggles, and relegated him to a storage box in the attic.
- In the school's variety show, a student performed an impressive routine using a handmade glove doll that looked eerily like the principal.
- The glove doll's wooden buttons were starting to fade after years of being loved and played with by the child.
- Glove dolls are still used by street performers and artists today as a simple yet effective means of engaging with audiences and soliciting tips.