oxygen mask

noun

a masklike device placed or worn over the nose and mouth when inhaling supplementary oxygen from an attached tank.

oxygen mask

noun

a device, worn over the nose and mouth, to which oxygen is supplied from a cylinder or other source: used to aid breathing

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Word History and Origins

Origin of oxygen mask¹

First recorded in 1915–20

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After Monday's episodes, the Pope had begun using an oxygen mask and ventilator to assist his breathing.

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The 88-year-old pontiff has resumed the use of an oxygen mask and ventilator to assist his breathing, but remains "alert, focused and cooperative", the Vatican said.

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Ms Wiprud and the captain hurriedly put on oxygen masks, then worked together with calm urgency to bring the damaged aircraft to the ground.

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A video filmed in flight by a passenger showed oxygen masks hanging from the ceiling.

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One, Amin Khan, said from behind an oxygen mask that he joined the march knowing that, "either I will bring back Imran Khan or I will be shot".

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