face mask
noun/ˈfeɪs mɑːsk/
/ˈfeɪs mæsk/
- something that you wear over part or all of your face, in order to protect it or to prevent the spread of disease
- In American football, helmets and face masks are always worn.
- It is important that people do not use medical-grade face masks to ensure these remain available for frontline staff.
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- (British English) a substance that you put on your face and take off after a short period of time, used to clean your skin synonym face pack
- Apply a moisturizing face mask.
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