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Definition of Masked ball
1. Noun. A ball at which guests wear costumes and masks.
Generic synonyms: Ball, Formal, Mask, Masque, Masquerade, Masquerade Party
Definition of Masked ball
1. Noun. A ball (formal dance) in which the dancers wear masks or fancy dress ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Masked Ball
Literary usage of Masked ball
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Victor Book of the Opera by Henry William Simon (1915)
"At the masked ball, Richard is stabbed by Reinhart, but the dying man declares
the innocence of Amelia and forgives his murderer. ..."
2. History of Friedrich II. of Prussia, Called Frederick the Great: Called by Thomas Carlyle (1873)
"On the evening of Monday 12th, there was, as usual, Masked (or Half-Masked) Ball,
at the Palace. As usual; but this time it has become mentionable in ..."
3. History of Friedrich II of Prussia, Called Frederick the Great by Thomas Carlyle (1862)
"On the evening of Tuesday 12th, there was, as usual, Masked (or Half-Masked)
Ball, at the Palace. As usual; but this time it has become mentionable in ..."
4. Memoirs of the Emperor Napoleon: From Ajaccio to Waterloo, as Soldier by Laure Junot Abrantès (1901)
"Now, it is necessary to explain the cause of the extreme avidity with which the
masked ball was attended. This innocent pastime has been suppressed from the ..."
5. The Victor Book of the Opera: Stories of One Hundred Operas with Five by Samuel Holland Rous, Victor Talking Machine Company (1913)
"At the masked ball, Richard is stabbed by Reinhart, but the dying man declares
the innocence of Amelia and forgives his murderer. ..."
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