vizards

noun

plural of vizard
as in masks
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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for vizards
  1. masks
  2. costumes
Noun
  • Even leave-in masks, which are designed for daily use, should be applied according to your hair’s needs; overloading can leave strands greasy or limp.
    — Anya Meyerowitz, Glamour, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Used consistently, with realistic expectations, LED masks can be a gradual and supportive skincare tool even when traveling.
    — Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of masks
Noun
  • Night after night, Swift would perform for more than three hours, running back her career one era at a time, each one its own world with distinctive sets, costumes, and colors.
    — Mitch Therieau, New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2026
  • King and Williams, who appeared on a panel hosted by Vogue’s Chloe Malle during Teen Vogue Fest on July 25, shared how the costumes in Practical Magic 2 nod to the past.
    — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of costumes
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

vizard
vizards
VJ
See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Vizards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vizards. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

Copy Citation
Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

Listen to the pronunciation of anecdote

See Definitions and Examples »

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See More

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

'Sneaked' or 'Snuck': Which is correct?

Why does English have so many silent letters?
See More

Popular in Wordplay

See More

The Longest Long Words List

It's a Scorcher! Words for the Summer Heat

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Words of the Week - Aug. 7

How long is a jiffy?
See More

Popular

See More

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

The Longest Long Words List

It's a Scorcher! Words for the Summer Heat
See More

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
The Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
fridge-magnet-letters
Drop a Letter Quiz August 2026 Drop a letter from a word to make a totally diffe...
See All