oxygen mask

noun

1. a masklike device placed or worn over the nose and mouth when inhaling supplementary oxygen from an attached tank.

oxygen mask

noun

1. a device, worn over the nose and mouth, to which oxygen is supplied from a cylinder or other source: used to aid breathing

Word History and Origins

Origin of oxygen mask¹

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

She has beautiful hazel eyes and long eyelashes, but they’re wide open, barely blinking as she breathes heavily into an oxygen mask that covers most of her little face.

From BBC

The reality star posted videos of him injecting himself with an EpiPen, and a photo wearing an oxygen mask.

From BBC

Fearing a problem with the plane, the pilots strapped on their oxygen masks and told air traffic controllers that they needed to land urgently.

From New York Times

With the wind howling and the bright white summit peeking over his right shoulder in the distance, he tugged down his oxygen mask and told the camera: “The wind’s a little more reasonable now.”

From Los Angeles Times

Emergency oxygen masks are seen hanging from the ceiling, as monitors and parts of the plane's interior appear to be torn off.

From BBC