masked

American

[maskt, mahskt] / mæskt, mɑskt /

adjective

using or wearing a mask or masks.

a masked burglar; masked actors.
disguised; concealed; hidden.

masked treachery; masked forces.
Botany. personate.
Zoology. having markings that resemble a mask.

masked British

/ mɑːskt /

adjective

disguised or covered by or as if by a mask
botany another word for personate 2

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Etymology

Origin of masked

First recorded in 1575–85; mask + -ed ³

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masked

“You’re not welcome in my city,” Maria Pacheco told the masked agents, identifying herself as the mayor.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026

To build that facility, NorthPoint swept up acreage through a web of entities masked under names like Hillsdale Land and Cattle LLC.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026

He urged protesters to stay away from masked individuals behind the violence and "assemble in a peaceful manner".

From Barron's ● Oct. 18, 2026

Video footage from the scene showed masked settlers confronting the convoy.

From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026

All was quiet now; there was no sign of the masked wizards, though several ruined tents were still smoking.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling

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