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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Police said the burglars were wearing black ski masks, dark clothing, and gloves. Adam Harrington, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026 In both images, the person wore something resembling a ski mask. Richard Ruelas, AZCentral.com, 25 Feb. 2026 The grainy video shows a man in a ski mask approaching Guthrie’s front door and attempting to cover her doorbell camera with a gloved hand. Cnn.com, Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2026 The grainy video shows a man in a ski mask approaching Guthrie’s front door and attempting to cover her doorbell camera with a gloved hand. Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 20 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 5 Mar. 2026.

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