Mummer

usgb/ˈmʌmər/
noun

A person who wears a mask or disguise for fun, particularly during a festival or performance.

The streets were flooded with mummers celebrating the city's annual festival.
Visual representation of "mummer" - A person who wears a mask or disguise for fun, particularly during a festival or performance.

Often appears as...

  • mummer's play
  • mummer's festival
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Visual representation of "mummer"
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Cultural Festivity

Used to describe participants in cultural or seasonal festivals, often wearing elaborate costumes.

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The mummers prepared their colorful costumes for the spring parade.
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Disguise Element

Emphasizes the act of wearing a disguise as part of the fun or entertainment in various events.

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At the Halloween celebration, she joined the mummers disguising herself as a mythic creature.
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Playful Atmosphere

The word is associated with a light-hearted, joyful atmosphere during performances or celebrations.

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Kids eagerly awaited the arrival of the mummers, knowing they'd bring laughter and joy.
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