masked

/mɑːskt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Wearing a mask or masks.

Adjective

Examples

As the Superintendent of Austin, TX, schools I have mandated that our kids must be masked when they start school on Tuesday.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Characterized by masks.

Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “masked” mean?

Wearing a mask or masks.

Is “masked” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.