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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In each incident, about four suspects wearing black ski masks, gloves, and dark clothing entered the business after breaking a glass front door/window. Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026 Law enforcement has since released footage from Nancy’s front-door camera showing a person in a ski mask dismantling the camera. Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 5 Mar. 2026 Best ski mask This thermal fleece ski mask effectively blocks wind chill, with a snug fit that’s still breathable. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026 In both images, the person wore something resembling a ski mask. Richard Ruelas, AZCentral.com, 25 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ski mask

Word History

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 13 Mar. 2026.

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