panto

¹ American  

[pan-toh] / ˈpæn toʊ /

noun

British.

plural

pantos

1. pantomime.

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panto- ² American  

1. a combining form synonymous with pan-:

   pantology.

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panto ¹ British  

/ ˈpæntəʊ /

noun

1. informal short for pantomime

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panto- ² British  

combining form

1. all

   pantisocracy

   pantofle

   pantograph

   pantomime

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Usage

What does panto- mean? Panto- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “all.” It is occasionally used in a variety of scientific and technical terms.Panto- comes from the Greek pâs, meaning “all.” The equivalent form derived from Latin is omni-, as in omnivore, which comes from Latin omnis, “all.”What are variants of panto-?When combined with words or word elements that begin with a vowel, panto- becomes pant-, as in pantalgia. Another common variant of panto- is pan-, as in panhuman.Want to know more? Read our Words That Use articles on pan- and pant-.

Etymology

Origin of panto¹

By shortening

Origin of panto-²

Combining form representing Greek pant- (stem of pâs ) all

Example Sentences

He also appeared in the ITV children's show Mr Majeika before retiring from television in 1990, but he continued to appear as a panto dame in Scotland for several more years.

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But even if she hadn't, she would still love the world of panto.

From BBC

But he said his acting profession did not mean an end to his commitments to the venue, with his panto turn giving opportunity to combine two careers.

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Early on in his career, Baxter also became a notable panto dame.

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He also appeared in the children's show Mr Majeika before retiring from television in 1990, but he continued to appear as a panto dame in Scotland for several more years.

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