cam·ou·flage
ˈka-mə-ˌfläzh 
-ˌfläj
1
: the disguising especially of military equipment or installations with paint, nets, or foliage
also
: the disguise so applied
2
a
: concealment by means of disguise
The rabbit's white fur acts as camouflage in the snow.
b
: behavior or artifice designed to deceive or hide
hiding behind a camouflage of righteous indignation
camouflaged; camouflaging
: to conceal or disguise by camouflage
The makeup camouflages blemishes.
: to practice camouflage
: made in colors or patterns typical of camouflage
a camouflage jacket
Synonyms
Examples of camouflage in a Sentence
Noun
The army tanks were painted green and brown for camouflage.
The rabbit's white fur acts as a camouflage in the snow.
Rabbits use their white fur as camouflage in the snow.
Her so-called charity work was a camouflage for her own self-interest.
His tough attitude served as camouflage.
Verb
It was impossible to camouflage the facts.
camouflaged the military camp as a native village
Recent Examples on the Web
Michael Saponara, Billboard, 4 Sep. 2024
Key pieces include Gurkha shorts based on ‘40s British military attire; vests that take their cues from fighter pilots’ rescue vests; pleated camouflage trousers in shades of gray, and bomber jackets inspired by ‘50s U.S. MA1 flight jacket.
—Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 2 Sep. 2024
Nneya Richards, Parents, 16 Aug. 2024
In this case, scientists think a fire tornado could have been inside the swirling pillar, similar to the way regular tornadoes can be camouflaged by intense rainfall wrapped around them.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA TODAY, 27 July 2024
Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 18 Aug. 2024
Nearly $1 million worth of camouflage hats, reminiscent of pop star Chappell Roan's merch, were purchased in the day since the announcement, Teen Vogue reported.
—April Rubin, Axios, 7 Aug. 2024
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Noun
Long before his mixtape supremacy, lighter flicks and Bape camouflage, Weezy got his feet wet establishing himself as a prodigy in the Cash Money Records army and the youngest member of the Hot Boys.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 4 Sep. 2024
Key pieces include Gurkha shorts based on ‘40s British military attire; vests that take their cues from fighter pilots’ rescue vests; pleated camouflage trousers in shades of gray, and bomber jackets inspired by ‘50s U.S. MA1 flight jacket.
—Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 2 Sep. 2024
Verb
My pinstriped pants are a chic way of camouflaging the inevitable stains from sticky toddler hands.
—Nneya Richards, Parents, 16 Aug. 2024
In this case, scientists think a fire tornado could have been inside the swirling pillar, similar to the way regular tornadoes can be camouflaged by intense rainfall wrapped around them.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA TODAY, 27 July 2024
Adjective
Arnold Hudson and Asha Crumlin screamed as the driver took a sharp corner and the tour guide, clad in a backwards baseball cap and camouflage T-shirt, made several colorful pronouncements.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 18 Aug. 2024
Nearly $1 million worth of camouflage hats, reminiscent of pop star Chappell Roan's merch, were purchased in the day since the announcement, Teen Vogue reported.
—April Rubin, Axios, 7 Aug. 2024
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“Camouflage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/camouflage. Accessed 11 Sep. 2024.
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camouflage
1 of 2 noun
cam·ou·flage
ˈkam-ə-ˌfläzh
-ˌfläj
1
: the hiding or disguising of something by covering it up or changing the way it looks
2
: the material (as paint or leaves and branches) used for camouflage
camouflage
2 of 2 verb
camouflaged; camouflaging
: to hide or disguise by camouflage
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