Overview of noun masquerade

The noun masquerade has 3 senses

• masquerade, masquerade party, masque, mask -- (a party of guests wearing costumes and masks)


• fancy dress, masquerade, masquerade costume -- (a costume worn as a disguise at a masquerade party)


• masquerade -- (making a false outward show; "a beggar's masquerade of wealth")

Overview of verb masquerade

The verb masquerade has 2 senses

• masquerade -- (take part in a masquerade)


• masquerade -- (pretend to be someone or something that you are not; "he is masquerading as an expert on the internet"; "This silly novel is masquerading as a serious historical treaty")