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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Hits include the mascara and the trio of face masks. Jackie Fields, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024 Remember, for instance, that wearing mascara is always an invitation for the mascara to run. Rosalind Brown, Harper's Magazine, 23 Sep. 2024 Wispy hybrids, classic sets, 35mm minks, and more, lash extensions provided a semi-permanent alternative to strip lashes and mascara. Cierra Black, Essence, 21 Oct. 2024 When dealing with stains from butter, cooking oil, makeup like lipstick or mascara, and any other items with an oily or waxy base, use hot water for stain removal when possible. 3. Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 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 23 Nov. 2024.

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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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