MIMED | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word MIMED in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of MIMED with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Mime

Speech Type: Verb

Etymology:

early 17th century (also in the sense ‘mimic or jester’): from Latin mimus, from Greek mimos

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: mʌɪm
Dialects: British English
Definition:

use only gesture and movement to act out (a play or role)

Short Definition:

use mime to act out

Examples:
  • a mimed play
  • they've even mimed in a restaurant hall
Definition:

pretend to sing or play an instrument as a recording is being played

Short Definition:

pretend to sing or play instrument

Examples:
  • singers on television often mime to pre-recorded tape tracks

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