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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Liquid Eyeliner Similar to mascara, liquid eyeliner will dry out over time and usage. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 17 Jan. 2025 Here, minimal eyeliner and mascara let the shadow’s color do all the talking. Claire Sullivan, WWD, 6 Jan. 2025 Ulta after Christmas sales The beauty products supplier is offering up to 45% off jumbo versions of its hair care products and discounts on more than 1,200 items, from moisturizer gift sets to mascara. Kate Gibson, CBS News, 26 Dec. 2024 The Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale means there are discounts on things like Tory Burch tote bags, Clinique mascaras, and thousands of other items from Free People, Spanx, BaubleBar, and more. Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024 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 Jan. 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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