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Definition of facemask

facemask

/ˈfeɪsˌmæsk/
face · mask
Plural:facemasks
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Past Simple:facemasked
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Past Participle:facemasked
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Present Participle:facemasking
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facemask Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A protective covering worn over the nose and mouth, or the entire face, to guard against airborne pathogens, dust, or physical injury.

Example

"The surgeon put on a sterile facemask before entering the operating room."

2

North American A protective grille of metal or plastic bars attached to the front of a sports helmet, especially in gridiron football or ice hockey.

Example

"The referee called a fifteen-yard penalty because the defender grabbed the runner's facemask."

3

A cosmetic cream, gel, or sheet applied to the skin of the face to cleanse, hydrate, or tone it.

Example

"She applied a soothing clay facemask as part of her evening skincare routine."

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• verb

1

North American To illegally grasp or pull the protective grille on an opponent's helmet (in gridiron football or ice hockey).

Example

"The linebacker was penalized for facemasking the quarterback during the sack."

• Nearby Words

faceless
facelessness
facelift
facemask
faceoff
facepaint
facepalm

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Facemask. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/facemask
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