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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The man appeared to have been walking in the area of Jerry’s Paint & Supply while completely covered and wearing a ski mask, sheriff’s officials said. — Sacbee.com, 17 Aug. 2026 According to the office, the shooting victim was walking in the area for an unknown reason, completely covered and wearing a ski mask. — Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026 Through tears, Duarte described seeing footage of four men who wore ski masks and carried rifles getting out of a minivan and forcing her son and Ruelas into a second car. — Kevin Sieff, The Atlantic, 13 Aug. 2026 Some wore red clothing, ski masks or hoodies and Cooper said festival security personnel failed to intervene and instead closed two gates that could have provided an escape route. — Dave Brooks, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026 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 25 Aug. 2026.

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