Definition

A person who wears a mask, often during a party or event where people dress up in costumes.

Example

At the masquerade ball, each masker wore a unique and colorful mask.

Conversation

Are you excited for the masquerade party this weekend?

Totally! I can't wait to see all the different maskers.

I think I'm going to wear a really colorful mask this year.

That sounds amazing! I love when people get creative with their masks.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Masker → The word is formed from "mask" (from Old French *masque*, meaning a covering for the face) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A masker is a person who wears a mask, typically for disguise or entertainment.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who wears a 'mask' — the '-er' indicates that this person is the one doing the action. A masker is simply someone who puts on a mask.

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