masked

1 of 2

adjective

ˈmaskt 

1

a

: wearing a mask

masked doctors

The bank robbers were masked.

b

: marked by the use of masks

attended a masked ball

2

: failing to present or produce the usual symptoms : latent

a masked infection

a masked virus

masked

2 of 2

past tense of mask entry 2

Examples of masked in a Sentence

Adjective

The bank was held up by masked robbers.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The masked person, carrying a distinctive blue plaid backpack, was last seen ducking into the SEPTA metro train’s Suburban Station. — David K. Li, NBC news, 20 Aug. 2026

Smith said the masked individual was seen holding a cellphone in his left hand and appeared to film the interactions. — Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026

Police have identified 22-year-old Zymire Hughes as the masked suspect. — Ronn Blitzer , Jesse Watson, FOXNews.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Police believe the masked person is a 16- to 20-year-old man about 5 feet 8 inches tall. — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1599, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for masked

• unasked
• unmasked
• asked
• basked
• tasked

Kids Definition

masked

adjective

ˈmaskt 

: marked by the use of masks

a masked ball

Medical Definition

masked

adjective

: failing to present or produce the usual symptoms : not obvious : latent

masked depression

a masked virus