face mask

Or facemask

noun

1. Sports.,  the protective equipment, usually made of steel or plastic, that guards the face, as the steel cage worn by a baseball catcher or the molded plastic covering worn by a hockey goalkeeper.

2. any of various similar devices to shield the face, sometimes attached to or forming part of a helmet, as that worn by workers engaged in a hazardous activity.

Word History and Origins

Origin of face mask¹

First recorded in 1905–10; face + mask

Example Sentences

The list of Korean beauty trends that have been adopted as staples around the world is long: BB creams, ampoules, face masks and pimple patches.

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Soon after, he put on a black face mask and walked out into the night.

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Others imagined a surreal future with bedazzled face masks and abstract makeup.

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She wore a face mask and pin to court during the proceedings to promote breast cancer awareness.

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Festival goers wear outlandish, often provocative costumes which frequently include face masks.

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