face mask

See also: facemask

English

Noun

face mask (plural face masks)

1. Alternative spelling of facemask
   • 2020 May 20, Richard Clinnick, “More trains... but advice is not to use public transport”, in Rail, page 9:

     "Many passengers will welcome the advice to wear a face covering. In Transport Focus's latest survey, over half of people say they wouldn't be happy using public transport unless passengers are required to wear face masks," said Transport Focus Chief Executive Anthony Smith.

Derived terms

• face mask penalty

References

• “face mask”, in Lexico, Dictionary.com; Oxford University Press, 2019–2022.