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Definition of mascara

mascara

/mæˈskær.ə/
mas · car · a
Plural:mascaras
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Past Simple:mascaraed
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Past Participle:mascaraed
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Present Participle:mascaraing
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mascara Lexical Profile

mascara Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A cosmetic substance applied to the eyelashes to darken, thicken, lengthen, or define them.

Example

"She applied a second coat of waterproof mascara before heading out into the rain."

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• verb

1

To apply mascara to (usually the eyelashes).

Example

"She carefully mascaraed her lashes while looking into the small compact mirror."

• Rhymes for mascara

• Nearby Words

marzipan
masa
masala
mascara
mascarpone
mascot
masculine

Word Origin & Etymology

Late 19th century: from Spanish 'máscara' or Italian 'maschera' meaning 'mask', which likely derive from Arabic 'masḵara' meaning 'buffoon' or 'mockery'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mascara. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mascara
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