face mask
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- noun
- /feɪs mæsk/
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mascarilla
- During the pandemic, many people started wearing face masks to protect themselves from germs and viruses.
- wearing a face mask
- protective face mask
- passengers wore a face mask
They wore face masks that read counter speech is free speech.
- They wore face masks that read counter speech is free speech.
- And stay safe, wash your hands and wear a face mask.
- And many people say that it is patriotic to wear a face mask when you can't socially distance.
- So will Brits be able to bin their face masks, hug their grannies, kiss their dates again?
- Does anyone know where I can get face masks that are a bit smaller that might fit me?
- She sees this guy and we think it's a COVID mask, not a full face mask.
- Now since this is a valved mask, I will also cover the mask with a cloth face mask.
- Suddenly we're being told what distance we have to keep from others when we have to wear our face masks.
- If you can't control the curtains and the light, then wear a face mask or eye mask.
- Not that you're trying to look cute in your face mask, but it is kind of little frightening.
Examples
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And many people say that it is patriotic to wear a face mask when you can't socially distance.
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Aura reached into the pile and pulled out a cheap face mask.
Fiction book (1999) -
Does anyone know where I can get face masks that are a bit smaller that might fit me?
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Whatever you do, wear a face mask; the dust from the paint can make you sick.
Blog text (15) -
However, hand hygiene would not have altered the effect of face mask use.
Academic text (2013) -
We have a shortage of face masks worldwide, in part because people have been hoarding equipment like face masks.
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Wearing a face mask was a protective factor against influenza infection.
Academic text (2013) -
The CPAP Shop can help you find a full-face mask that can fulfill all your needs.
Blog text (22) -
Others wore full-face masks with fanciful images painted on them.
Fiction book (1992) -
We recommend a more comprehensive intervention study to accurately estimate the protective effect of face masks for preventing influenza virus transmission on long-distance flights.
Academic text (2013)
Synonyms
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A covering worn on the face to hide, protect, or decorate it
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5.2
A device worn over the nose and mouth that filters smoke, dust, and gases from the air you breathe
A slang, often rude, name for a mask people wear over their mouth and nose
Antonyms
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Morphology
The meaning 'a covering worn over the nose and mouth' is directly and transparently derived from combining 'face' (front part of the head) with 'mask' (a covering). This straightforward noun–noun compound follows common compounding patterns cross-linguistically, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents would readily infer the MWE meaning.
Etymology
The noun face mask for health or dust comes from the simple idea of a cloth or paper mask covering the face, especially the nose and mouth, to stop dust or germs from getting in. That's why it means 'a covering worn over the nose and mouth to protect against dust, germs, or pollution'.