vizard

noun

ˈvi-zərd How to pronounce vizard (audio)
Definition of vizardnext
as in mask
a cover or partial cover for the face used to disguise oneself in those days it was not uncommon for street prostitutes to wear vizards

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  1. mask
  2. costume
Noun
  • The article went viral, garnering pushback from the LGBT community over how it was covered and more attention to the LGBT bar itself from conservative pundits, who questioned why the bar still had a mask mandate.
    — Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The setup includes a mask that covers either the nose or both the nose and mouth, with straps that hold it in place.
    — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of mask
Noun
  • The finale features Miss Asian Hall of Fame Ambassadors and showcases heritage costumes from around the world.
    — Paul Grein, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Before the girls perform for Eloise, Paulina creeps into the cafeteria alone, carefully made up and dressed in baby blue chiffon (costume designer Qween Jean continues to shoot nothing but net).
    — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of costume
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“Vizard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vizard. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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