ski mask

American  

noun

1. a one-piece pullover covering for the head and face, generally of knitted material with holes for the eyes, the mouth, and sometimes the nose, originally worn by skiers and used to protect the face against cold and wind.

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Etymology

Origin of ski mask

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

That same day, the FBI released black-and-white surveillance photos and video from Nancy Guthrie’s doorstep showing a person wearing a ski mask, gloves and a backpack disabling the door camera.

From Salon • Feb. 13, 2026

At the end of class, Oduro saw a lone figure dressed in black and wearing a ski mask enter the lecture hall from a door at the top left.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 15, 2025

One of the roommates, Dylan Mortensen, saw the assailant in a ski mask in the hallway as he was leaving.

From BBC • Jul. 23, 2025

An anonymous man in a ski mask does not inspire that trust, and does not deserve it.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 20, 2025

I hear a few murmurs from the class, and someone whistles and says “awesome” under his breath as I remove the ski mask and goggles and replace them with a pair of aviator sunglasses.

From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan