1. People who wear masks or costumes, especially at a masquerade ball or costume party.
Usage: Plural of masquer; Common in formal or theatrical contexts
2. Performers in a masque, a form of elaborate theatrical entertainment popular in Renaissance Europe.
Usage: Historical/theatrical sense; Often capitalized when referring to specific historical performances

Examples

• The masquers arrived at midnight, their elaborate costumes and masks creating an air of mystery.
• At the Venice carnival, hundreds of masquers filled the streets in traditional dress.
• The masquers in the royal court's performance danced gracefully across the stage.
• She counted at least fifty masquers at the Halloween ball, each one more creative than the last.
• The masquers kept their identities hidden throughout the evening, adding to the intrigue.
• In the 16th century, masquers entertained nobility with elaborate allegorical performances.