noun Uncommon

camouflage

KA-muh-flahzh

Camouflage (noun) means a disguise or covering used to blend into surroundings and avoid being noticed. Example: “The tank was hidden under camouflage netting.”

noun

A disguise or covering used to blend into surroundings and avoid being noticed.

"The tank was hidden under camouflage netting."

A patterned fabric, typically in green, brown, or grey blotches, worn by soldiers to blend into the environment.

"He packed a set of camouflage trousers for the hike."

The natural colouring or pattern that lets an animal blend into its habitat.

"The moth's camouflage makes it nearly invisible on tree bark."

verb

To disguise something by changing or covering its appearance.

"They camouflaged the entrance to the bunker with branches."

How to use camouflage

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAnything — clothing, colouring, or covering — designed to help something blend in and stay unnoticed.

Common pairings

camouflage gear natural camouflage camouflage pattern

Word forms

camouflaged past tense, camouflages plural, camouflages singular

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Etymology

An unadapted borrowing from French camouflage, ultimately from Italian camuffare, "to muffle the head" or disguise.

Origin: French

Synonyms

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Related words

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Rhymes for camouflage

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Frequently asked questions

What does “camouflage” mean?

The word “camouflage” means a disguise or covering used to blend into surroundings and avoid being noticed. In plain terms, anything — clothing, colouring, or covering — designed to help something blend in and stay unnoticed.

How do you pronounce “camouflage”?

“Camouflage” is pronounced KA-muh-flahzh (/ˈkæ.məˌflɑːʒ/ in IPA).

How do you use “camouflage” in a sentence?

Here is “camouflage” used in a sentence: “The tank was hidden under camouflage netting.”

What part of speech is “camouflage”?

Depending on how it is used, “camouflage” can be a noun and a verb.

Where does the word “camouflage” come from?

The word “camouflage” comes from French. An unadapted borrowing from French camouflage, ultimately from Italian camuffare, "to muffle the head" or disguise.

Is “camouflage” a common word?

“Camouflage” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “camouflage” have?

“Camouflage” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a disguise or covering used to blend into surroundings and avoid being noticed.

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