Meaning & use
masquerade party
A social gathering where guests wear costumes and masks, often to conceal their identity for the evening.
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The mansion hosted an elaborate masquerade party with guests in elegant masks and gowns.
Everyone tried to guess who was behind each mask at the masquerade party.
A note on using this word
A masquerade party traditionally involves masks specifically, distinguishing it from a general costume party where masks are optional.
Words with a similar meaning
costume ball
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