masquerade ball
Noun
Meaning
a ball at which guests wear costumes and masks
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Examples
I still can't believe," Michael said, sotto voce, "that you came to the Vampires' Masquerade Ball dressed as a vampire.
Michael Carpenter: I still can't believe, that you came to the Vampires' Masquerade Ball dressed as a vampire. Harry Dresden: Not only that, but a cheesy vampire.
At a masquerade ball hosted by Shreck, Bruce and Selina deduce each other's secret identities.
Like something out of a weird masquerade ball (where you cover the lower half of your face instead of the upper half), people are donning homemade masks to help filter any virus particles that may be expelled from passersby.
It starts off erotic (March draws the hell out of a by invitation only masquerade ball for the rich), and then as the story develops, settles into the technological thriller angle.
Operating revenue comes from fundraisers, such as the organization’s annual masquerade ball, which usually brings in around $5,000, plus private donations.