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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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“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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