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

Whether being inspired by Elizabeth Taylor’s jewels, stacking wigs upon wigs for a potential runway look or perfecting mascara with traces of velvet, Jacobs’ consideration comes across loud and clear. —Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2025

By opting for a very thin layer of mascara and skipping eyeliner altogether, Stewart kept the overall effect natural. —Ana Serrano, Glamour, 27 Oct. 2025

Lancôme Lash Idôle Mascara During Amazon’s Holiday Beauty Event, shoppers can save on a plethora of beauty products including this Lancôme mascara that more than 20,000 people scooped up in the past month. —Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025

Celebrity makeup artist Wendi Miyake adds that a curler also helps mascara and false lashes blend more seamlessly while holding a curl that lasts. —Kiana Murden, Vogue, 18 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