masked ball

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [maskt, mahskt bawl]
- /mæskt, mɑskt bɔl/
- /mɑːskt bɔːl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [maskt, mahskt bawl]
- /mæskt, mɑskt bɔl/

Definitions of masked ball words

noun masked ball a ball at which masks are worn. 1
noun masked ball dance where costumes are worn 1
noun masked ball a ball at which masks are worn 0
noun masked ball a ball at which masks and fancy costumes are worn 0

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Origin of masked ball

First appearance:

before 1770

One of the 46% newest English words

First recorded in 1770-80

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Parts of speech for Masked ball

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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masked ball popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 62% 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.

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Synonyms for masked ball

noun masked ball

mask — a form of aristocratic entertainment in England in the 16th and 17th centuries, originally consisting of pantomime and dancing but later including dialogue and song, presented in elaborate productions given by amateur and professional actors.
masquerade — a party, dance, or other festive gathering of persons wearing masks and other disguises, and often elegant, historical, or fantastic costumes.
masque — a form of aristocratic entertainment in England in the 16th and 17th centuries, originally consisting of pantomime and dancing but later including dialogue and song, presented in elaborate productions given by amateur and professional actors.

All 3 Synonyms of masked ball