mascara

noun

mas·​cara ma-ˈsker-ə 

-ˈska-rə

: a cosmetic especially for making the eyelashes darker and more prominent

mascaraed

ma-ˈsker-əd 

-ˈska-rəd

adjective

Examples of mascara in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Peruse go-to’s at their lowest price, such as Neutrogena’s hyaluronic cream, L’Oréal’s volumizing mascara, and Crest’s 3-D whitening strips—all medicine cabinet mainstays in our book. —Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025

The water-resistant formula resists smudging and transferring under the eyes, without the impossible-to-remove downside of a waterproof mascara. —Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025

The best-selling mascara is formulated with floral oil to deliver soft and voluminous lashes for up to 24 hours without smudging, caking, or flaking. —Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025

Grant’s eyelashes were noticeably accentuated and clumped together on the top and bottom using mascara only. —Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2025

Word History

Etymology

probably from Italian maschera mask

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for mascara

• aspera
• barbera
• barrera
• caldera
• cascara
• chimaera
• chimera
• cordillera
• diptera
• drosera
• patera
• provera

Kids Definition

mascara

noun

mas·​cara ma-ˈskar-ə 

: a cosmetic especially for darkening the eyelashes