mask

noun
UK: /mɑːsk/
US: /mæsk/

  1. A covering worn on the face to hide or protect it.

    1. She wore a mask to the party so no one knew her. [ ] [ ]
    2. During the surgery, doctors wear a mask to protect themselves from infection. [ ] [ ]

  2. Something that hides the true character or feelings of someone.

    1. He put on a mask of cheerfulness, though he was really sad. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her polite smile was just a mask to hide her anger about the situation. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

cover hide disguise veil cloak camouflage
mask verb

  1. To cover your face with something.

    1. I will mask my face. [ ] [ ]
    2. They mask their identity online to remain anonymous while on social media. [ ] [ ]

  2. To hide something, such as a feeling or fact.

    1. The actor tried to mask his nervousness before going on stage tonight. [ ] [ ]
    2. Heavy makeup can mask blemishes, but it's better to treat the underlying skin problem. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "mask" in English means: A covering worn on the face to hide or protect it., Something that hides the true character or feelings of someone..

The phonetic transcription of "mask" is /mɑːsk/ in British English and /mæsk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "mask": cover, hide, disguise, veil, cloak, camouflage.

Example usage of "mask": "She wore a mask to the party so no one knew her.". More examples on the page.