Dictionary Check: masquerade

"masquerade" is a valid word!

Scrabble 22 points
Words with Friends 24 points

Definition

noun

a party of guests wearing costumes and masks

noun

a costume worn as a disguise at a masquerade party

noun

making a false outward show

Example: "a beggar's masquerade of wealth"
Synonyms:
verb

take part in a masquerade

verb

pretend to be someone or something that you are not

Example: "he is masquerading as an expert on the internet"

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