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

A masquerade ball (or bal masqué) is a special kind of formal ball which many participants attend in costume wearing masks. (Compare the word "masque"—a formal written and sung court pageant.)

Jul 5, 2025 · Based on the original musical The Phantom of the Opera, Masquerade blurs the lines of reality, bringing audiences inside and closer than ever before to the strange affair of the Phantom of …

masquerade noun (PARTY) (also masquerade ball, masquerade party) a party or dance where people wear masks (= coverings over part or all of the face) or other disguises (= clothes that hide who you …

Dec 30, 2024 · A masquerade is known as a grand masked ball, a party, or a fun social event wherein people get to dress up in lavish attire and, understandably, wear their most elaborate masks.

1 day ago · An immersive adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical has seen some people return a dozen times since it began performances last summer.

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 oneself. 6. to take part in …

A masquerade is an attempt to deceive people about the true nature or identity of something. He told a news conference that the elections would be a masquerade.

Definition of masquerade noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Dec 11, 2025 · masquerade (plural masquerades) (also attributively) An assembly or party of people wearing (usually elaborate or fanciful) masks and costumes, and amusing themselves with dancing, …