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

mas•quer•ade /ˌmæskəˈreɪd/ n., v., -ad•ed, -ad•ing. a party of people wearing masks and costumes. a costume worn at such a gathering. false outward show: a masquerade of his true …

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 …

MASQUERADE meaning: 1. behaviour that is intended to prevent the truth about something unpleasant or not wanted from…. Learn more.

masquerading definition: disguising the true nature. Check meanings, examples, usage tips, pronunciation, domains, and related words. Discover expressions like "wolf masquerading as …

To masquerade as someone or something means to pretend to be that person or thing, particularly in order to deceive other people. He masqueraded as a doctor and fooled …

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MASQUERADE definition: a party, dance, or other festive gathering of persons wearing masks and other disguises, and often elegant, historical, or fantastic costumes. See examples of …

He was masquerading under a false name. The movie is about a spy who masquerades as a salesman.

Definition of masquerade verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.