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

Examples of ski mask in a Sentence

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There Sones found in a thicket of trees and underbrush a black ski mask. Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2025 Witness Clarisa Alayeto saw the situation play out and called the police after seeing a group of men, fitted in ski masks, rush the parole office and open fire on Martinez. Michael Saponara, Billboard, 17 Oct. 2025 When the man arrived at the apartment building, he and the woman were met in the hallway by another man who wore a ski mask and carried a semi-automatic assault rifle with an extended magazine. Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 2 Oct. 2025 Vince was wearing a ski mask, but Jake would recognize those eyes anywhere. Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2025 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 24 Oct. 2025.

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