1. a person who performs pantomime; an actor who uses gestures and body movements without speaking

Examples

• The talented pantomimist entertained the crowd with his invisible box routine.
• She studied under a famous French pantomimist to perfect her silent acting skills.
• The pantomimist’s expressive face conveyed emotions without saying a word.
• Children laughed as the pantomimist pretended to be trapped behind glass.
• The street performer was a skilled pantomimist who drew large audiences.
• Marcel Marceau was perhaps the world’s most famous pantomimist.