mind reader

American  

noun

1. a person professing the ability of mind reading, especially as a professional entertainer.

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mind-reader British  

noun

1. a person seemingly able to discern the thoughts of another

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Other Word Forms

• mind-reading noun

Etymology

Origin of mind reader

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

“You can’t miss school,” she says, like she’s a mind reader.

From Literature

It didn’t require a mind reader to decode the chief’s message.

From Salon

The 28-year-old mind reader, who graduated from the Junior Society in 2020, described the program as his “professional playground,” which gave him the skills he needed to pursue magic full-time.

From Los Angeles Times

Don't expect them to be a mind reader.

From BBC

“It isn’t like trying to draw some type of conclusion and be a mind reader on who’s about to commit an offense,” Dart said.

From Seattle Times