face mask

plural face masks · alternative facemask

1. A covering used to protect or disguise the face.
   1. divingA diving mask.
   2. medicineA surgical mask.

      But it wasn’t the sterile walls of the hospital I expected: no stirrups, no beeping monitors, no scrubbed nurses in face masks.

      1998, Shannon Friesen, “Afterbirth”, in Like Minds, Fredericton, N.B.: Broken Jaw Press, →ISBN, page 67

      1 more example

      "Many passengers will welcome the advice to wear a face covering. In Transport Focus's latest survey, over half of people say they wouldn't be happy using public transport unless passengers are required to wear face masks," said Transport Focus Chief Executive Anthony Smith.

      2020 May 20, Richard Clinnick, “More trains... but advice is not to use public transport”, in Rail, page 9

   3. A mask made of common textiles worn over the mouth and nose, such as a bandana, handkerchief, or scarf.
   4. A dust mask.
   5. A respirator.
2. A facial mask (cosmetic application).
3. CanadianAmerican footballThe part of the helmet that directly covers the face, made of one or more plastic-coated metal bars.
4. CanadianAmerican footballThe foul of grasping it during play.