Camouflage

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /ˈkæməflɑʒ/

Definitions of camouflage

noun the act, means, or result of obscuring things to deceive an observer, especially by making them appear to be part of their surroundings

Example Sentences

A1 The soldier wore camouflage to blend in with the surrounding trees.

A2 The chameleon's ability to change color is a form of camouflage.

B1 Hunters use camouflage clothing to hide from their prey.

B2 The artist used a clever camouflage technique to make the object appear invisible.

C1 The military developed advanced camouflage technology to evade detection.

C2 The spy's expertise in camouflage allowed them to move undetected through enemy territory.

verb to conceal or disguise by camouflaging

Example Sentences

A1 The chameleon can camouflage itself to blend in with its surroundings.

A2 The soldier used branches and leaves to camouflage his position from the enemy.

B1 The artist camouflaged the hidden message in the painting with clever use of colors.

B2 The spy expertly camouflaged himself in the crowd to avoid detection.

C1 The hacker tried to camouflage their identity by using multiple proxies.

C2 The celebrity tried to camouflage their appearance with a disguise to avoid being recognized.

Examples of camouflage in a Sentence

formal The military uses advanced camouflage techniques to blend into their surroundings.

informal I bought a camouflage jacket for my camping trip.

slang That guy is trying to camouflage his true intentions.

figurative Her outgoing personality was a camouflage for her insecurities.

Grammatical Forms of camouflage

past tense

camouflaged

plural

camouflages

comparative

more camouflage

superlative

most camouflage

present tense

camouflages

future tense

will camouflage

perfect tense

has camouflaged

continuous tense

is camouflaging

singular

camouflage

positive degree

camouflage

infinitive

to camouflage

gerund

camouflaging

participle

camouflaging

Origin and Evolution of camouflage

First Known Use: 1917 year
Language of Origin: French
Story behind the word: The word 'camouflage' originated from the French word 'camoufler' which means to disguise or blend in.
Evolution of the word: Initially used in a military context during World War I to refer to the practice of disguising soldiers and equipment to blend in with their surroundings, the term 'camouflage' has since evolved to also encompass the broader concept of concealing or disguising anything to make it less visible or noticeable.