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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Maybelline New York Colossal Bubble Waterproof Mascara, $12.99 For fans of Maybelline’s Great Lash and Sky-High mascaras, meet the brand’s latest lash franchise: Colossal Bubble. Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 24 May 2025 The mother of two stunned in beach-ready glam consisting of minimal mascara, a pinky nude lip and blush placed high on her cheekbones. Bailey Richards, People.com, 22 May 2025 Take a peach or warmer-toned cream concealer, apply some product onto a mascara wand and run the product through your brow hairs. Sophia Panych, Allure, 20 May 2025 Add some mascara, brush up your brows, and swipe on a gloss or lip oil. Larry Stansbury, Essence, 8 May 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 4 Jun. 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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