The meaning of MASQUERADE is a social gathering of persons wearing masks and often fantastic costumes. How to use masquerade in a sentence.

A masquerade ball (or bal masqué) is a special kind of formal ball which many participants attend in costume wearing masks. (Compare the word "masque"—a formal written and sung court …

Nov 23, 2013 · The Masquerade Ball has inspired death, lust, and decadent costume parties for centuries — and has a shockingly gruesome history. Every now again, it’s nice to swap the …

Dec 30, 2024 · A masquerade is known as a grand masked ball, a party, or a fun social event wherein people get to dress up in lavish attire and, understandably, wear their most elaborate …

A masquerade is an attempt to deceive people about the true nature or identity of something. He told a news conference that the elections would be a masquerade.

masquerade noun (PARTY) (also masquerade ball, masquerade party) a party or dance where people wear masks (= coverings over part or all of the face) or other disguises (= clothes that …

1. a festive gathering of people wearing masks and costumes. 2. a costume worn at such a gathering. 3. false outward show; pretense. 4. to represent oneself falsely. 5. to disguise …

Sep 14, 2020 · Masquerade balls began in medieval Europe and often took place during the carnival season. It was particularly popular with the not so affluent class. Participants often …

Oct 8, 2025 · The act of wearing a mask or dressing up in a costume for, or as if for, a masquerade ball. (figuratively) An act of living under false pretenses; a concealment of …

There are ten meanings listed in OED's entry for the word masquerade, five of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.