pantomime
Translation
pantomime, mime
Examples
The clown performed a funny pantomime.
The clown performed a funny pantomime.
She explained the situation in pantomime.
She explained the situation in pantomime.
Grammar Patterns
to perform a pantomime to act out a story without words He performed a pantomime of being trapped in a box.
in pantomime using only gestures They communicated in pantomime.
Similar Words
Synonyms: mime, charade, gesture.
Etymology
From Greek 'panto-' (all) + 'mimos' (mime, actor), meaning 'imitator of all'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'panto' (all) + 'mime' (imitate). It's a performance that imitates everything without words.