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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Available gift amounts: $50 – $500 There’s no brand that does mascara as well as Ilia Beauty. StyleCaster, 8 Apr. 2025 And the mascara alone delivers pretty good lengthening. Michelle Rostamian, Allure, 8 Apr. 2025 The mascara dries quickly, and there’s no mess or smudging. Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 3 Apr. 2025 Her team found during testing that even those with dark lashes who never considered wearing anything other than black mascara, fell completely in love with the new shade. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 27 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 20 Apr. 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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