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 suspects are described as Black males between the ages of 16 and 20 with a thin to medium build who were wearing all black clothing, ski masks and red gloves with black palms, according to the Philadelphia Police Department. — ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026 The man who grabbed the woman was described as about 5 feet 5 inches tall, wearing a black hooded sweat shirt, black jeans, and a black ski mask. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026 But police noted that Miller was shot in the forehead, and the ski mask was found on the floor of Randolph’s garage clean of any blood or bullet holes. — Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2026 Inside, there were lighters, a Taser, scissors, brass knuckles, a crowbar, ski masks and a Guy Fawkes mask. — Natasha Holt, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 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 19 Oct. 2026.

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