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mascot

/ˈmæs.kɑːt/
mas · cot
Plural:mascots
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• noun

1

A person, animal, or object adopted by a group, school, or sports team as a symbolic figure to represent them and bring good luck.

Example

"The university chose a fierce bulldog as their official mascot to intimidate opposing sports teams."

2

An entity, often an animal or small item, believed to bring good fortune to an individual or group.

Example

"The sailors considered the stray cat their lucky mascot during the dangerous maritime voyage."

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• Nearby Words

masala
mascara
mascarpone
mascot
masculine
masculinely
masculinity

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from French 'mascotte' (sorcerer's charm or good luck piece), originating from the Provençal word 'mascoto' (amulet or charm), a diminutive of 'masco' meaning 'witch'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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