masked

1 of 2

adjective

1
a
: wearing a mask
masked doctors
The bank robbers were masked.
b
: marked by the use of masks
attended a masked ball
2
: failing to present or produce the usual symptoms : latent
a masked infection
a masked virus

masked

2 of 2

past tense of mask entry 2

Examples of masked in a Sentence

Adjective The bank was held up by masked robbers.
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
When a masked assailant takes over their residence, their lies catch up with them. John Hopewell, Variety, 14 May 2024 The video, which circulated widely online Thursday, shows the masked man sneak up behind his victim, snag her around the throat with a looped belt and drag her to the ground. Chris Pandolfo, Fox News, 11 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for masked 

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Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1599, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of masked was in 1599

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Cite this Entry

“Masked.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/masked. Accessed 18 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

masked

adjective
: marked by the use of masks
a masked ball

Medical Definition

masked

adjective
: failing to present or produce the usual symptoms : not obvious : latent
masked depression
a masked virus
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