masquerade
noun
a party, dance, or other festive gathering of persons wearing masks and other disguises, and often elegant, historical, or fantastic costumes.
masquerader
-
a word derived from
masquerade.
Example Sentences
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And the blue characters are something to behold: Accessories for devil mas include horns, wings, a fork, a tail and anything else the masquerader wishes to add.
From BBC ● Feb. 11, 2024
He was a divided soul, at once masquerader and moralist.
From Time Magazine Archive
Asthma is known to scientists as a great masquerader.
From Time Magazine Archive
"I am, sir!" came the quick answer from a stalwart masquerader who suddenly stepped from the shadows.
From The Sins of the Father A Romance of the South by Thomas Dixon
That masquerader is not a girl, Miss Bonnell!
From A Dixie School Girl by Gabrielle E. (Gabrielle Emilie) Jackson
