masque

noun

variants or less commonly mask
1
2
: a short allegorical dramatic entertainment of the 16th and 17th centuries performed by masked actors
3
: mask sense 2c
… a collection of three dry clay masques that, when activated with water, help to reset and balance your skin.Kari Molvar

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Each mask in this six-pack is a treat for skin that's just been through it, so to speak. Annie Blackman, Allure, 10 Apr. 2025 Made of 100% silicone, this mask is built to supplement the skin care already on your face. Annie Blackman, Allure, 10 Apr. 2025 Plus, the act of putting a mask on in and of itself feels like peak self-care. Annie Blackman, Allure, 10 Apr. 2025 The group was founded at the height of the pandemic when many parents rallied against mask mandates and school closures and shouted down members of school board meetings. Kyle Gallego-MacKie, NPR, 10 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for masque

Word History

Etymology

Middle French masque — more at mask

First Known Use

1526, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of masque was in 1526

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“Masque.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/masque. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

masque

noun
1
2
: an old type of play performed by masked actors

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