Pan″to‐mime (?), n. [F., fr. L. pantomimus, Gr. �, lit., all-imitating; πα̑σ, παντόσ, all + � to imitate: cf. It. pantomimo. See Mimic.] 1. A universal mimic; an actor who assumes many parts; also, any actor.
2. One who acts his part by gesticulation or dumb show only, without speaking; a pantomimist.
saw a pantomime perform so well that he could follow the performance from the action alone. Tylor.
3. A dramatic representation by actors who use only dumb show; hence, dumb show, generally.
4. A dramatic and spectacular entertainment of which dumb acting as well as burlesque dialogue, music, and dancing by Clown, Harlequin, etc., are features.