noun

masking

Masking (noun) means the act of covering, concealing, or disguising something. Example: “Masking the odor with air freshener only worked for a few minutes.”

noun

The act of covering, concealing, or disguising something.

"Masking the odor with air freshener only worked for a few minutes."

The practice of wearing a protective face covering.

"Masking requirements were lifted at the hospital last spring."

How to use masking

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe act of covering something up, or the practice of wearing a face mask.

Word forms

maskings plural

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Etymology

From mask plus the suffix "-ing."

Synonyms

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cover covering screening masking piece

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Rhymes for masking

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Frequently asked questions

What does “masking” mean?

The word “masking” means the act of covering, concealing, or disguising something. In plain terms, the act of covering something up, or the practice of wearing a face mask.

How do you use “masking” in a sentence?

Here is “masking” used in a sentence: “Masking the odor with air freshener only worked for a few minutes.”

What part of speech is “masking”?

“Masking” is a noun.

How many meanings does “masking” have?

“Masking” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of covering, concealing, or disguising something.

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