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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

masquerade

/mæskəˈrɑːd/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does masquerade mean?

noun, verb

A social gathering where guests wear costumes and masks to conceal their identities, or to pretend to be someone else. To disguise oneself or something in order to deceive or mislead.

Example

"The masquerade ball was a night to remember, with guests dressed in elaborate costumes and masks."

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