oxygen mask

noun

: a device worn over the nose and mouth through which oxygen is supplied from a storage tank

Examples of oxygen mask in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Since then, the requirements have been updated to include guidance on ditching procedures for water landings and oxygen mask operation. Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 29 Feb. 2024 Does the plane have all the necessary safety equipment, such as oxygen masks, life jackets and fire extinguishers? Christopher Elliott, King Features Syndicate, The Mercury News, 19 Jan. 2024 Passengers on Flight 1282 sued Boeing last week, alleging that many of the plane’s oxygen masks didn’t seem to work and saying passengers suffered physical injuries, such as bruises and bleeding ears, and emotional trauma. Justine McDaniel, Washington Post, 15 Jan. 2024 Video shared with the station showed people wearing oxygen masks and passengers clapping as the plane landed. Audrey McAvoy, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2024 All that air rushing out was why the oxygen masks descended, a kid got his shirt ripped off his body, and a few phones threw themselves toward the Earth. Melvin Backman, Quartz, 6 Feb. 2024 Passengers reported hearing a loud bang and the cabin lost pressure, releasing oxygen masks down to the terrified flyers. Elizabeth Chuck, NBC News, 15 Jan. 2024 Max 9, leaving a gaping hole in the left side of the aircraft and causing oxygen masks to drop from the ceiling. Eden Villalovas, Washington Examiner, 12 Jan. 2024 The rapid loss of cabin pressure pulled the clothes off a child and caused oxygen masks to drop from the ceiling, but miraculously none of the 174 passengers and six members heading to Ontario in Southern Califfornia were injured. Katie Lauer, The Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1920, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of oxygen mask was in 1920

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“Oxygen mask.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oxygen%20mask. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

oxygen mask

noun
: a device worn over the nose and mouth through which oxygen is supplied from a storage tank

Medical Definition

oxygen mask

noun
: a device worn over the nose and mouth through which oxygen is supplied from a storage tank

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