1. a performer who acts without words, using only gestures and body movements
2. the art of acting without words, using only gestures and body movements

1. to copy someone’s actions, gestures, or speech, often to make fun of them
2. to perform as a mime, acting without words

Examples

• The street mime entertained crowds with his invisible box routine.
• She studied mime at the performing arts school.
• The children began to mime the teacher’s movements behind her back.
• He mimed opening a door and walking through it.
• The famous mime wore white face paint and black clothing.
• Stop miming everything I say!
• The actor learned to mime for his role in the silent film.