Oxygen Mask (Noun)
Meaning
A breathing device that is placed over the mouth and nose; supplies oxygen from an attached storage tank.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The pilot put on her oxygen mask as the plane flew higher into the thin atmosphere.
- In emergency situations, flight attendants are trained to provide oxygen masks to passengers.
- The scuba diver checked her oxygen mask to make sure it was securely attached to her tank.
- The medical team quickly applied an oxygen mask to the patient's face to help her breathe.
- During the flight, the air pressure dropped and the oxygen masks dropped down from the ceiling.