Meaning & use

masquerade party

phrase·Everyday

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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