ski mask

noun

: a knit fabric mask that covers the head, has openings for the eyes, mouth, and sometimes the nose, and is worn especially by skiers for protection from the cold

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The two men were wearing latex gloves and ski masks, prosecutors said. Asal Rezaei, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026 While walking on the pier, Gorman was startled to find Medina, wearing all black and a ski mask, hiding near the lighthouse. Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026 The suspects are described as having thin builds, and wearing black ski masks and black hoodies. Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2026 Seven people were at the scene, including two men wearing ski masks who sped away on a moped, cops said at the time. Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ski mask

Word History

First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ski mask was in 1966

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“Ski mask.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ski%20mask. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.

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