oxygen mask
noun
a masklike device placed or worn over the nose and mouth when inhaling supplementary oxygen from an attached tank.
oxygen masks
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pluralof oxygen mask.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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First, you need to put on your own oxygen mask before you give $5,000 oxygen masks to each of your family members.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 3, 2026
Even if oxygen masks weren’t needed, it is too soon to remove the seat belts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 15, 2026
The incident was declared a major emergency as 186 personnel were deployed to the scene of the hazardous material fire wearing protective gear such as body suits and oxygen masks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 25, 2025
Ms Wiprud and the captain hurriedly put on oxygen masks, then worked together with calm urgency to bring the damaged aircraft to the ground.
From BBC ● Dec. 27, 2024
In case of emergency, oxygen masks will drop down in front of you.
From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds
