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

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Companies have looked for less intrusive measures to prevent small, more expensive items from being stolen like razors and mascara. Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 22 Jan. 2025 There are now even Clinique Black Honey products for the face, including blush and mascara. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2025 Brown mascara can make the eyes look tired and even slightly yellow. Jenny Berg, Vogue, 21 Jan. 2025 In addition, there are cosmetic ways to make your eyelashes appear fuller or longer, including mascara, eyelash curlers, false eyelashes, and eyelash extensions. Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 16 Jan. 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 6 Feb. 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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