face covering
Nose and mouth
A face covering is anything worn over the nose and mouth—masks, scarves, bandanas, or similar garments.
The term gained wide currency during the COVID-19 pandemic, appearing in public health mandates and business policies: Face coverings are required in all indoor spaces.
It serves as a broader category than "mask," encompassing improvised alternatives.
Face-worn concealment
- veilFabric that obscures
- disguiseIdentity-concealing alteration
- concealmentAct of hiding something
- hiddenKept out of sight
incognito · identity · unrecognizable · balaclava · niqab · burqa · hood · bandana
Muslim woman's headscarf
- niqabVeil concealing the face
- burqaFull-body covering with mesh
- veilFabric that obscures
- kippahTraditional Jewish head covering
wimple · habit · modesty · observance · purdah · chador · khimar · shayla
Fabric that obscures
- headscarfCloth worn over hair
- turbanWrapped cloth headdress
- bandanaSquare cloth for head
- scarfNeck-warming fabric strip
mantilla · keffiyeh · shemagh · fascinator · snood · pashmina · hijab · dupatta
Face-worn concealment
- prostheticManufactured body substitute
- makeupProducts for beautifying faces
- costumeClothing for portrayal
- characterNature, symbol, or role
performance · kabuki · opera · masquerade · venetian · commedia · domino mask · stage
Protective medical face covering
- respiratorBreathing protection device
- disposableMade for one use
- sterileFree from microorganisms
- filtrationSeparating solids from liquids
antimicrobial · hypoallergenic · nonwoven · medical-grade · hospital · clinic · healthcare · patient
Handheld defensive armor
- visorEye-shading brim
- gogglesSealed protective eyewear
- welding maskProtective headgear for metalwork
- respiratorBreathing protection device
dust mask · safety · hazmat · industrial · occupational · fumes · particulate · debris
mask
Face-worn concealment
- veilFabric that obscures
- disguiseIdentity-concealing alteration
- concealmentAct of hiding something
hidden · incognito · identity · unrecognizable · balaclava · niqab · burqa · hood · bandana · ski mask
hijab
Muslim woman's headscarf
kippah · wimple · habit · modesty · observance · purdah · chador · khimar · shayla · tradition
veil
Fabric that obscures
scarf · mantilla · keffiyeh · shemagh · fascinator · snood · pashmina · hijab · dupatta · wimple
mask
Face-worn concealment
- prostheticManufactured body substitute
- makeupProducts for beautifying faces
- costumeClothing for portrayal
character · performance · kabuki · opera · masquerade · venetian · commedia · domino mask · stage · drama
surgical mask
Protective medical face covering
- respiratorBreathing protection device
- disposableMade for one use
- sterileFree from microorganisms
filtration · antimicrobial · hypoallergenic · nonwoven · medical-grade · hospital · clinic · healthcare · patient · procedure
shield
Handheld defensive armor
- visorEye-shading brim
- gogglesSealed protective eyewear
- welding maskProtective headgear for metalwork
respirator · dust mask · safety · hazmat · industrial · occupational · fumes · particulate · debris · chemical
- health measuressocial distancing, contact tracing, quarantine, self-isolation, lockdowns
- masksceremonial masks, surgical mask, N95, ski mask, gas mask
- preventionflu shot, prevent, flu shots, protect, vaccines
- sneeze etiquettebless you, gesundheit, excuse me, turn away, salud
- veilsbridal veil, wedding veil, lace veil, blusher, mourning veil
- disguisesmask, costume, disguise, fake beard, fake mustache
face, cover, covering, covers, facemask, face masks, face coverings