Face Shield

Pronunciation: /feɪs ʃiːld/

Definitions of face shield

noun a protective device worn on the face, typically used in medical or industrial settings to protect the eyes, nose, and mouth from splashes, debris, or other hazards

Example Sentences

A1 I wear a face shield to protect my eyes and face.

A2 The nurse at the hospital wears a face shield for added protection.

B1 It is recommended to wear a face shield in addition to a mask in crowded places.

B2 The construction worker wore a face shield to protect against flying debris.

C1 The scientist conducting experiments in the lab always wears a face shield.

C2 The astronaut wore a specialized face shield during the spacewalk.

Examples of face shield in a Sentence

formal The laboratory technician wore a face shield to protect against any chemical splashes.

informal Make sure to put on your face shield before using the power tools.

slang I feel like a superhero when I have my face shield on.

figurative She put up a metaphorical face shield to block out all the negativity around her.

Grammatical Forms of face shield

• past tense: faced
• plural: face shields
• comparative: more face shield
• superlative: most face shield
• present tense: face shield
• future tense: will face shield
• perfect tense: have faced shield
• continuous tense: is facing shield
• singular: face shield
• positive degree: face shield
• infinitive: to face shield
• gerund: facing shield
• participle: facing shield

Origin and Evolution of face shield

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'face shield' originated from the combination of the words 'face' and 'shield' to describe a protective covering for the face.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a physical shield for the face, the term 'face shield' has evolved to also include transparent protective visors worn over the face for various purposes such as in medical settings or industrial work.