mae skə reId
noun
1. a party or ball at which the guests wear costumes and masks.
She wanted to find out the identity of her intriguing dance partner at the masquerade.
2. an outward pretense; false outward appearance.
No one was fooled by her masquerade of humility.
3. activity or existence under false pretenses or false identity.
intransitive verb
1. to purposely assume the identity or appearance of another person.
She gained access to high society by masquerading as a member of the royal family.
2. to wear a costume or disguise.