masks
word · lemma: mask
/ˈmæsks/
masks
/mˈɑːsks/
mahsks
Definition
Covers for the face that hide, protect, or disguise, such as medical masks, costume masks, or masks used in performances.
Usage & Nuances
Always plural unless talking about one single mask. Common collocations: 'wear masks,' 'surgical masks,' 'Halloween masks.' Can refer to physical items or metaphorically to hiding feelings ('wearing masks').
Spanish: máscarasPortuguese (BR): máscarasPortuguese (PT): máscarasChinese (Simplified): 口罩 - 面具Chinese (Traditional): 口罩 - 面具Hindi: मास्क - नकाबArabic: أقنعةBengali: মাস্ক - মুখোশRussian: маскиJapanese: マスク - 仮面Vietnamese: mặt nạ - khẩu trangKorean: 마스크 - 가면Turkish: maskeUrdu: ماسکIndonesian: masker - topeng
Example Sentences
Doctors wear masks in the hospital.
basic
Children wore funny masks at the party.
basic
We need to buy more masks for protection.
basic
During the pandemic, masks became a part of daily life.
natural
Sometimes people use masks to hide their true feelings.
natural
All the actors wore colorful masks in the play.
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