Definition of
mime has definitions from the fields of theater,performing arts
1
[ noun ] (theater,performing arts) an actor who communicates entirely by gesture and facial expression

Synonyms

mummer pantomimer pantomimist mimer

Related terms

actor marceau mimic

2
[ verb ] (theater,performing arts) act out without words but with gestures and bodily movements only

Synonyms

pantomime

Examples

"The acting students mimed eating an apple"

Related terms

act

3
[ verb ] imitate (a person, a manner, etc.), especially for satirical effect

Synonyms

mock mimic

Examples

"The actor mimicked the President very accurately"

Related terms

imitate imitate model mimic

4
[ noun ] (theater) a performance using gestures and body movements without words

Synonyms

pantomime dumb_show

Related terms

acting panto

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Rhymes with

pantomime

Phonetic and Homophones

M AY1 M

Similar Spelling

mimeo mine Mihm mien Mineo Miami Mineau Min Minnie mini Minh mina Mimi

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