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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 hide who you are or make you look like someone else): 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 masks. A CHARITY masquerade ball where people can re-wear their wedding dresses will take place in Mersea this autumn. The Wear Your Wedding Dress Again Charity Masquerade Ball will take place on Friday ...
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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 pageant.) masquerade (plural masquerades) (also attributively) An assembly or party of people wearing (usually elaborate or fanciful) masks and costumes, and amusing themselves with dancing, conversation, or other diversions. MSN: 'Incredible' masquerade ball where you can re-wear your wedding dress coming to Essex 'Incredible' masquerade ball where you can re-wear your wedding dress coming to Essex