mascara

noun

mas·​cara ma-ˈsker-ə How to pronounce mascara (audio)
-ˈska-rə
: a cosmetic especially for making the eyelashes darker and more prominent
mascaraed
ma-ˈsker-əd How to pronounce mascara (audio)
-ˈska-rəd
adjective

Examples of mascara in a Sentence

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After all, brown mascara and liner are certainly having major moments. Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025 Be sure to check out our guides on the best foundations, best concealers, best liquid eyeliners, best mascaras, and the best highlighters. Denise Primbet, Glamour, 16 Mar. 2025 The L’Oreal Easy Run Commercial Gaga and SNL cast members Chloe Fineman, Heidi Gardner, and Ego Nwodim star in a fictional commercial for L’Oreal Easy Run mascara—a mascara that runs easily and messily, to give you more attention. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 9 Mar. 2025 Brown mascara, on the contrary, still enhances and beautifies the lashes but with a softer shade that is complimentary to all. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for mascara

Word History

Etymology

probably from Italian maschera mask

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of mascara was in 1886

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“Mascara.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mascara. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.

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mascara

noun
mas·​cara ma-ˈskar-ə How to pronounce mascara (audio)
: a cosmetic especially for darkening the eyelashes

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