Mime
(noun)
A performer who uses gestures, movements, and facial expressions to convey a story or idea without the use of speech.
Origin:
From old french mimer, from latin mimus, from greek μῖμος (mimos).
Examples:
- The mime was performing in the street and was getting a lot of attention from the crowd.
- Mime is a form of nonverbal communication that has been around for thousands of years.
- Mime is often used in theater, film, and television as a form of visual storytelling.
- The mime's gestures and movements were so expressive, you could easily understand the story even without dialogue.
- The mime's act was a combination of mime, dance, and acrobatics.