past form and past participle
Someone covered the nose and mouth, usually for protection.
The workers masked their faces to keep out the dust.
All visitors were masked before entering the clinic.
American English
How to pronounce masked
verb · adjectiveB1Common word
MAASKT
/mæskt̚/
One syllable.
Form of mask
Someone covered the nose and mouth, usually for protection.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
past form and past participle
Someone hid a feeling, fact, or problem so that it was less easy to notice.
She masked her fear during the interview.
His cheerful voice masked his worry.
past form and past participle
Something made an unpleasant smell or taste less noticeable by adding another smell or taste.
Lemon juice masked the bitter taste of the medicine.
Fresh paint masked the smell of smoke.
adjective
It describes someone whose face is covered, especially over the nose and mouth.
The masked stranger handed out candy at the party.
Masked workers checked our tickets at the entrance.
Useful expressions
to place a mask over your face
Put on a mask before you go inside.
hiding your real feelings or identity
She hid her fear behind a mask of confidence.