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 bill would impose a civil penalty on officers who wear balaclavas, ski masks, neck gaiters or other face coverings while on duty. William J. Ford, Baltimore Sun, 30 Jan. 2026 Within 15 minutes, two men in ski masks with guns were running toward her. Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026 Police said the suspect was last seen wearing clear glasses, a black ski mask, jacket, pants and shoes. Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026 Moments after the women passed by, Denis while wearing a black ski mask approached Spence and his friend, and demanded their money. Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 16 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ski mask

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First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined above

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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 5 Feb. 2026.

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