ski mask

noun

1. a one-piece pullover covering for the head and face, generally of knitted material with holes for the eyes, the mouth, and sometimes the nose, originally worn by skiers and used to protect the face against cold and wind.

Word History and Origins

Origin of ski mask¹

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

“The idea that in California we would have law enforcement officers running around with ski masks is terrifying,” Wiener said in a brief interview.

From Los Angeles Times

One of the roommates, Dylan Mortensen, saw the assailant in a ski mask in the hallway as he was leaving.

From BBC

The killer left behind a grisly scene, spattering the walls with blood before he was spotted in a ski mask by one of the two surviving roommates on his way out through the glass doors.

From BBC

A person in a black ski mask was seen running from a Compton park after a child was gunned down.

From Los Angeles Times

During a search of the homes, investigators found a loaded magazine for a firearm, ski masks, key fobs for vehicles, a tool used to access vehicle diagnostic information, several replica firearms, ammunition and steel chains.

From Los Angeles Times