🎭pantomime

noun
/ˈpæntəmaɪm/

Meaning

A type of theatrical performance using gestures and movements without spoken words; in Britain, a musical comedy play for families performed at Christmas.

Example Sentences

The children enjoyed the Christmas pantomime at the local theater.

Example Expressions

pantomime villain

Synonyms

mime, drama, play, performance, spectacle

Antonyms

speech, dialogue

Collocations

Christmas pantomime, pantomime show, pantomime tradition, pantomime performance

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