face mask

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [feys mask, mahsk]
- /feɪs mæsk, mɑsk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [feys mask, mahsk]
- /feɪs mæsk, mɑsk/

Definitions of face mask words

noun face mask Sports. the protective equipment, usually made of steel or plastic, that guards the face, as the steel cage worn by a baseball catcher or the molded plastic covering worn by a hockey goalkeeper. 1
noun face mask any of various similar devices to shield the face, sometimes attached to or forming part of a helmet, as that worn by workers engaged in a hazardous activity. 1
countable noun face mask A face mask is a device that you wear over your face, for example to prevent yourself from breathing bad air or from spreading germs, or to protect your face when you are in a dangerous situation. 0
countable noun face mask A face mask is the same as a face pack. 0
noun face mask a mask worn to prevent the inhalation of fumes, or to avoid spreading germs 0
noun face mask a cream treatment that cleanses and tones the skin 0

See all 7 definitions of face mask

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Origin of face mask

First appearance:

before 1905

One of the 15% newest English words

First recorded in 1905-10; face + mask

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Parts of speech for Face mask

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Face mask

face mask popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

face mask usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for face mask

noun face mask

facial — of the face: facial expression.
mudpack — a pastelike preparation, as one consisting of fuller's earth, astringents, etc., used on the face as a cosmetic restorative.

All 2 Synonyms of face mask