ski mask

noun

: a knit fabric mask that covers the head, has openings for the eyes, mouth, and sometimes the nose, and is worn especially by skiers for protection from the cold

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Flores then hopped out of the back seat — brandishing a gun and wearing a ski mask — and attempted to grab the suitcase from the owner. Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 27 Nov. 2024 Later that day, Grant allegedly bought black ski masks for the hitmen to wear during the murder. Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024 According to court documents, when Nelson opened his bedroom door, he was met by a guy who was wearing a ski mask and holding a gun. Jade Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Nov. 2024 Later on, Lindsey-Bynum showed up at 12:28 p.m. wearing all black and a black ski mask. Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 12 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for ski mask 

Word History

First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of ski mask was in 1966

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“Ski mask.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ski%20mask. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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