face coverings
Worn over mouth
Face coverings are items worn over the nose and mouth, typically for protection or concealment.
The term gained widespread use during the COVID-19 pandemic as a neutral alternative to "masks," encompassing everything from surgical masks to bandanas to homemade cloth coverings: The store requires face coverings for entry.
Face covering avoids the medical connotations of mask while remaining broader than specific terms like respirator or N95.
Face-worn concealment
- bandanaSquare cloth for head
- scarfNeck-warming fabric strip
- balaclavaKnitted full-head hood
- veilFabric that obscures
burqa · niqab · gaiter · snood · visor · hood · kerchief · headscarf
Fabric that obscures
- burqaFull-body covering with mesh
- niqabVeil concealing the face
- hijabMuslim woman's headscarf
- chadorFull-body outer cloak
dupatta · keffiyeh · headscarf · modest · religious · traditional · ceremonial · bridal
Relating to operations
- respiratorBreathing protection device
- disposableMade for one use
- sterileFree from microorganisms
- nonwovenFabric without interlacing threads
hypoallergenic · latex-free · antibacterial · hospital · clinic · patient · quarantine · droplet
Breathing protection device
- HEPAStrict air filtration standard
- carbonSixth element, atomic symbol C
- filtrationSeparating solids from liquids
- electrostaticOf stationary electrical charges
particulate · antimicrobial · micron · allergen · PM2.5 · valve · polypropylene · reusable filter
Identity-concealing alteration
- concealmentAct of hiding something
- incognitoWith identity concealed
- hiddenKept out of sight
- identityWho someone is
unidentified · anonymous · masked · obscured · unrecognizable · covert · protest · privacy
Fashionably elegant
- designerOne who plans appearances
- accessorySupplementary addition
- patternedHaving repeated decorative designs
- embellishedDecorated or exaggerated
fabric · textile · reusable · coordinated · printed · sequined · silk · lace
Protective construction headwear
- gogglesSealed protective eyewear
- welding helmetProtective headgear for metalwork
- safety glassesEye shields against debris
- dust maskDisposable breathing filter
fume hood · cleanroom · industrial · hazmat · chemical-resistant · grinding · sandblasting · spray painting
mask
Face-worn concealment
veil · burqa · niqab · gaiter · snood · visor · hood · kerchief · headscarf · mantilla
veil
Fabric that obscures
chador · dupatta · keffiyeh · headscarf · modest · religious · traditional · ceremonial · bridal · mourning
surgical
Relating to operations
- respiratorBreathing protection device
- disposableMade for one use
- sterileFree from microorganisms
nonwoven · hypoallergenic · latex-free · antibacterial · hospital · clinic · patient · quarantine · droplet · airborne
respirator
Breathing protection device
- HEPAStrict air filtration standard
- carbonSixth element, atomic symbol C
- filtrationSeparating solids from liquids
electrostatic · particulate · antimicrobial · micron · allergen · PM2.5 · valve · polypropylene · reusable filter · activated charcoal
disguise
Identity-concealing alteration
- concealmentAct of hiding something
- incognitoWith identity concealed
- hiddenKept out of sight
identity · unidentified · anonymous · masked · obscured · unrecognizable · covert · protest · privacy · surveillance
stylish
Fashionably elegant
- designerOne who plans appearances
- accessorySupplementary addition
- patternedHaving repeated decorative designs
embellished · fabric · textile · reusable · coordinated · printed · sequined · silk · lace · rhinestone
hardhat
Protective construction headwear
- gogglesSealed protective eyewear
- welding helmetProtective headgear for metalwork
- safety glassesEye shields against debris
dust mask · fume hood · cleanroom · industrial · hazmat · chemical-resistant · grinding · sandblasting · spray painting · asbestos
- health measuressocial distancing, contact tracing, quarantine, self-isolation, lockdowns
face coveringsbare face
unmasked · face reveal · barefaced · open face · open-faced
face coveringsgoggles
Sealed protective eyewear
gloves · footwear · body armor · helmets
face coveringsexposed skin
face, uncover, covering, covered, covers, uncovered, faces, uncovering, coverings