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

Apply the clusters first, then go in with mascara to blend them seamlessly. —Tira Urquhart, Essence, 5 July 2025

Sweltering summer temperatures are here, and the risk of mascara dripping down your face is at an all-time high. —Averi Baudler, People.com, 29 June 2025

Step 4: Make sure the shea butter is fully absorbed into the skin before applying makeup or mascara. —Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 23 June 2025

Never to be deterred, Izzy begins writing her poems in secret, stacking notebook upon notebook in the back of her closet, and then when that’s too risky, writing on the toilet paper with the mascara while the hothead sleeps. —Greg Evans, Deadline, 12 June 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