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
1
The act of covering, concealing, or disguising something.
"Masking the odor with air freshener only worked for a few minutes."
2
The practice of wearing a protective face covering.
"Masking requirements were lifted at the hospital last spring."
How to use masking
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of covering something up, or the practice of wearing a face mask.
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Word forms
- Plural
- maskings
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Etymology
From mask plus the suffix "-ing."
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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.
