mask
Translation
mask, face covering
Examples
He wore a mask to the party.
He wore a mask to the party.
Doctors wear surgical masks.
Doctors wear surgical masks.
Her smile was a mask for her sadness.
Her smile was a mask for her sadness.
Grammar Patterns
((a/an)) + ((mask)) a covering for the face He wore a mask to the party.
Similar Words
Synonyms: disguise, cover, facade
Etymology
From French 'masque', from Italian 'maschera'.
Memory Tips
Think of a Halloween mask or a medical mask.