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

Recent Examples on the Web The past few days lended us practical applications of beauty, from muted nail shades to noticeable, yet minimal mascara. India Espy-Jones, Essence, 3 May 2024 France’s L’Oréal, the world’s biggest beauty company, has also benefited from shoppers spending more on its Maybelline mascaras and Garnier serums. Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 2 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for mascara 

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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 8 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

mascara

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

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