Mime: meaning, definitions and examples

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mime

 

[ maษชm ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

performing arts

A performer who uses gestures and facial expressions instead of words to convey a message.

Synonyms

mimic, pantomime artist, silent performer

Examples of usage

  • The mime entertained the audience with his silent performance.
  • She studied mime to improve her non-verbal communication skills.
Context #2 | Noun

technology

A type of internet multimedia content that can be played without needing to download the entire file.

Synonyms

online multimedia, streaming media

Examples of usage

  • Streaming services often use mimes to deliver video content quickly.
  • The website utilized mimes for faster loading times.

Translations

Translations of the word "mime" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mรญmica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคพเค‡เคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Pantomime

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mimikri

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะฐะฝั‚ะพะผั–ะผะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pantomima

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็„ก่จ€ๅŠ‡ (ใ‚€ใ”ใ‚“ใ’ใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pantomime

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pantomima

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท pandomim

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งˆ์ž„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจูŽุงู†ู’ุชููˆู…ููŠู…ูŽุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pantomima

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pantomรญma

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ“‘ๅ‰ง (yวŽjรน)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pantomima

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mรญm

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะฐะฝั‚ะพะผะธะผะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒแƒœแƒขแƒแƒ›แƒ˜แƒ›แƒ (pant'omima)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pantomima

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pantomima

Etymology

The word 'mime' originated from the Greek word 'mimos', meaning 'imitator' or 'actor'. Mimes have been a form of entertainment since ancient times, with performers using gestures and expressions to tell stories. In modern times, the term 'mime' also refers to a type of internet multimedia content that can be played while downloading, enhancing the user experience.

See also: pantomime.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,127, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.