Noun
An
assembly
or
party
of
people
wearing
(
usually
elaborate
or
fanciful
)
masks
and
costumes
,
and
amusing
themselves
with
dancing
,
conversation
,
or
other
diversions
.
Verb
To
take
part
in
a
masquerade
;
to
assemble
in
masks
and
costumes
;
to
wear
a
disguise
.