mask — a covering for all or part of the face to conceal identity or protect
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a covering for all or part of the face to conceal identity or protect
Pronunciation (IPA): /mæsk/
Example Sentences
- My mom wore a face mask made of cucumber and looked like a green alien
- The thief wore a mask, but forgot to hide his name tag from work
- Everyone must wear a mask in public places during the pandemic
mask
NOUN[/mæsk/]
a covering for all or part of the face to conceal identity or protect
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Italian 'maschera', which likely derives from Arabic 'maskharah' meaning 'mockery' or 'jest'. The word entered European languages through Italian during the Renaissance, possibly influenced by Latin 'masca' (witch or specter).
Breakdown
'mask' is a simple root word with no productive morpheme breakdown in English; it entered English as a complete lexical unit from Italian 'maschera'
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom wore a face mask made of cucumber and looked like a green alien”
“The thief wore a mask, but forgot to hide his name tag from work”
“Everyone must wear a mask in public places during the pandemic”
“The perfume couldn't mask the smell of his gym socks”
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