A masquerade ball (or bal masqué) is a special kind of formal ball which many participants attend in costume wearing masks. (Compare the word "masque"—a formal written and sung court pageant.)

The meaning of MASQUERADE is a social gathering of persons wearing masks and often fantastic costumes. How to use masquerade in a sentence.

Dec 30, 2024 · A masquerade is known as a grand masked ball, a party, or a fun social event wherein people get to dress up in lavish attire and, understandably, wear their most elaborate masks.

masquerade noun (PARTY) (also masquerade ball, masquerade party) a party or dance where people wear masks (= coverings over part or all of the face) or other disguises (= clothes that hide who you …

1. a festive gathering of people wearing masks and costumes. 2. a costume worn at such a gathering. 3. false outward show; pretense. 4. to represent oneself falsely. 5. to disguise oneself. 6. to take part in …

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3 days ago · masquerade (plural masquerades) (also attributively) An assembly or party of people wearing (usually elaborate or fanciful) masks and costumes, and amusing themselves with dancing, …

A masquerade is an attempt to deceive people about the true nature or identity of something. He told a news conference that the elections would be a masquerade.

Definition of masquerade noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. (formal) a way of behaving that hides the truth or a person’s true feelings. He was tired of the masquerade and wanted …