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MAHSK/mɑːsk/

A mask is something you wear over your face, for a party, a play, or to keep safe. Countable: a mask, masks. Put a mask on; take the mask off. A hat sits on the head, not the face. A mosque is a building for prayer — similar letters, different meaning.

Meaning

Something you wear over your face to hide it or to keep safe.

Examples

• “He wore a mask at the party.”
• “Everyone wore a mask at the fancy-dress party.”
• “Wash your hands after you touch the mask.”

Good to know

a mask (covers the face). Contrast: hat (head). Mix-up: mosque (building).

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