1. Plural of panto; British theatrical comedies performed at Christmas, featuring slapstick humor, audience participation, and traditional fairy-tale or folk-story plots.
Usage: chiefly British; informal

Examples

• The children looked forward to attending the pantos during the holiday season.
• Many British families have a tradition of going to see the pantos every Christmas.
• The local theater company performed several pantos throughout December.
• Pantos are known for their colorful costumes and interactive scenes with the audience.
• She has performed in pantos for over twenty years.