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
Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 13 Apr. 2024
But in order to confirm this camouflage theory, more research is needed on the newfound species, Tweed said.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2024
The handsome brothers wore orange camouflage ensembles that complemented one another.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 17 Jan. 2024
Men in camouflage broke into the concert hall, opened fire, and set the crowded venue ablaze.
—NBC News, 24 Mar. 2024
Gunmen wearing camouflage burst into a concert venue on the outskirts of Moscow on Friday, killing at least 133 people and injuring 145 others.
—Nick Spicer, NPR, 23 Mar. 2024
What captivated him then were chameleons—reptiles that change color for camouflage or to indicate excitation, rivalry, or submission.
—Rebecca Giggs, The New Yorker, 19 Feb. 2024
The overall feel of the cover also withstood the washing machine and had minimal wrinkling, which could be attributed to the fact that the pinstriped design acted as a sort of camouflage.
—Olivia Avitt, Peoplemag, 17 Jan. 2024
Designers are connecting to nature with expressionistic takes on the traditional camouflage pattern.
—Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 12 Mar. 2024
Audrey Bruno, SELF, 5 Apr. 2024
What to know about Western screech-owls Western screech-owls are small with round yellow eyes and brown and white feathering that helps camouflage them in trees, according to the California Living Museum.
—Helena Wegner, Sacramento Bee, 28 Mar. 2024
Videos from inside the Crocus City Hall on Friday night showed several armed and camouflaged men shooting at people inside the venue, seemingly at random.
—Yuliya Talmazan, NBC News, 25 Mar. 2024
Critically, the fabric loops around the crown could hold foliage to help troops better camouflage themselves among nature.
—William Goodman, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2024
There’s also a stealth mechanic where Peach must hide in tall grass or be camouflaged against surfaces to avoid detection.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 23 Feb. 2024
Matt Schroeder, a senior researcher at the Swiss think tank, Small Arms Survey, said the smugglers’ goal is to camouflage the shipments to evade authorities, who face the daunting task of screening millions of shipments in and out of ports.
—Guad Venegas, NBC News, 2 Apr. 2024
Another unique trait: While nesting the cranes will paint their feathers with the rusty, clay soil to better camouflage themselves and protect their young.
—Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Mar. 2024
This Root Touch-Up Kit camouflages up to one inch of gray hairs in about an hour.
—Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 6 Mar. 2024
Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 27 Mar. 2024
He was described as wearing a camouflage jacket, black pants and a black backpack.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Feb. 2024
He was last seen wearing a baseball cap, camouflage jacket and dark pants, police said.
—Jason Green, The Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2024
The musical performers, vendors, political signs and colorful clothing on the rally grounds contrasted with the razor wire, camouflage uniforms and weaponry stationed 20 miles south at the section of border in Eagle Pass.
—Suzanne Gamboa, NBC News, 4 Feb. 2024
The first 1,500 fans to get to the park on Opening Day will win a camouflage hat with the 15-year logo.
—Alexandra Hardle, The Arizona Republic, 23 Feb. 2024
Jackson was last seen wearing an olive green or camouflage North Face jacket, a white polo shirt, navy blue pants and red shoes, according to police.
—Bridget Fogarty, Journal Sentinel, 12 Feb. 2024
One of the suspects has been described as a male with a black and gray beard, wearing a camouflage hat and black sweatshirt.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 17 Jan. 2024
These two feel-good ideas are camouflage for something much more radical and sinister: a rewrite of the U.S. Constitution.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2024
Noun
Before that game, the tight end wore a camouflage Louis Vuitton look created by the New York University graduate (Dillane co-designed the label’s fall/winter 2023 menswear collection).
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 13 Apr. 2024
But in order to confirm this camouflage theory, more research is needed on the newfound species, Tweed said.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2024
The handsome brothers wore orange camouflage ensembles that complemented one another.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 17 Jan. 2024
Men in camouflage broke into the concert hall, opened fire, and set the crowded venue ablaze.
—NBC News, 24 Mar. 2024
Gunmen wearing camouflage burst into a concert venue on the outskirts of Moscow on Friday, killing at least 133 people and injuring 145 others.
—Nick Spicer, NPR, 23 Mar. 2024
What captivated him then were chameleons—reptiles that change color for camouflage or to indicate excitation, rivalry, or submission.
—Rebecca Giggs, The New Yorker, 19 Feb. 2024
The overall feel of the cover also withstood the washing machine and had minimal wrinkling, which could be attributed to the fact that the pinstriped design acted as a sort of camouflage.
—Olivia Avitt, Peoplemag, 17 Jan. 2024
Designers are connecting to nature with expressionistic takes on the traditional camouflage pattern.
—Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 12 Mar. 2024
Verb
The flavor of most fruits should completely camouflage any residual bean-y taste, Geiger says.
—Audrey Bruno, SELF, 5 Apr. 2024
What to know about Western screech-owls Western screech-owls are small with round yellow eyes and brown and white feathering that helps camouflage them in trees, according to the California Living Museum.
—Helena Wegner, Sacramento Bee, 28 Mar. 2024
Videos from inside the Crocus City Hall on Friday night showed several armed and camouflaged men shooting at people inside the venue, seemingly at random.
—Yuliya Talmazan, NBC News, 25 Mar. 2024
Critically, the fabric loops around the crown could hold foliage to help troops better camouflage themselves among nature.
—William Goodman, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2024
There’s also a stealth mechanic where Peach must hide in tall grass or be camouflaged against surfaces to avoid detection.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 23 Feb. 2024
Matt Schroeder, a senior researcher at the Swiss think tank, Small Arms Survey, said the smugglers’ goal is to camouflage the shipments to evade authorities, who face the daunting task of screening millions of shipments in and out of ports.
—Guad Venegas, NBC News, 2 Apr. 2024
Another unique trait: While nesting the cranes will paint their feathers with the rusty, clay soil to better camouflage themselves and protect their young.
—Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Mar. 2024
This Root Touch-Up Kit camouflages up to one inch of gray hairs in about an hour.
—Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 6 Mar. 2024
Adjective
In the footage, the teenager can been seen returning to the apartment with a dog before a masked man in a camouflage jacket identified by police as Vassiliou jumps from a stairwell and grabs her.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 27 Mar. 2024
He was described as wearing a camouflage jacket, black pants and a black backpack.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Feb. 2024
He was last seen wearing a baseball cap, camouflage jacket and dark pants, police said.
—Jason Green, The Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2024
The musical performers, vendors, political signs and colorful clothing on the rally grounds contrasted with the razor wire, camouflage uniforms and weaponry stationed 20 miles south at the section of border in Eagle Pass.
—Suzanne Gamboa, NBC News, 4 Feb. 2024
The first 1,500 fans to get to the park on Opening Day will win a camouflage hat with the 15-year logo.
—Alexandra Hardle, The Arizona Republic, 23 Feb. 2024
Jackson was last seen wearing an olive green or camouflage North Face jacket, a white polo shirt, navy blue pants and red shoes, according to police.
—Bridget Fogarty, Journal Sentinel, 12 Feb. 2024
One of the suspects has been described as a male with a black and gray beard, wearing a camouflage hat and black sweatshirt.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 17 Jan. 2024
These two feel-good ideas are camouflage for something much more radical and sinister: a rewrite of the U.S. Constitution.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 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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