Pantomime Meaning in English
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Definition
A type of dramatic performance where stories are told through movements, gestures, and facial expressions, without spoken words. Also refers to any act of conveying meaning without speech.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used in theater/art contexts. In the UK, 'pantomime' often refers to a comedic musical for children performed at Christmas, unlike elsewhere. Can also mean 'to act out silently.' Not to be confused with 'mime,' though related.
Example Sentences
The comedian’s wild pantomime had the whole audience laughing without a single word.
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The children enjoyed watching the pantomime at the theater.
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She explained the rule using pantomime instead of words.
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Every Christmas, the town holds a special pantomime show.
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He broke into pantomime to help his friend guess the answer.
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Sometimes, a little pantomime is all you need to communicate when traveling abroad.
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