a party of guests wearing costumes and masks

[ Syn: masquerade party , masque , mask ]

a costume worn as a disguise at a masquerade party

[ Syn: fancy dress , fancy dress , masquerade costume , masquerade costume ]

making a false outward show; a beggar's masquerade of wealth'

take part in a 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'