mind reader

noun

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

mind-reader

noun

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

Other Word Forms

• mind-reading noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of mind reader¹

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

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

“The grocery store has become a Tower of Babel and consumers need to be linguists, scientists and mind readers to understand the many labels they see.”

From Salon

The government’s case requires jurors to become “mind readers” to assess Danchenko’s subjective belief about the source of the phone call, Onorato said.

From Seattle Times