mascara
noun
mas·cara
ma-ˈsker-ə 
-ˈska-rə
: a cosmetic especially for making the eyelashes darker and more prominent
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Staci Large Tote Set This tote includes a detachable zip pouch to stash your lipstick and mascara, or use it as an easy-to-grab phone, wallet, and keys combo.
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Sheri Kaz, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2025
The mascara came out perfectly.
—Kate Aurthur, Variety, 28 Nov. 2025
Then, peruse the site to score the same discount on all Merit Beauty products — including the exact mascara Martha Stewart calls on to show off her long eyelashes.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025
The kind of products that may contain talc vary—such as mascaras, eye shadows, lip liners, foundation, tanning lotions and nail polish—according to the Environmental Working Group.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
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Sheri Kaz, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2025
The mascara came out perfectly.
—Kate Aurthur, Variety, 28 Nov. 2025
Then, peruse the site to score the same discount on all Merit Beauty products — including the exact mascara Martha Stewart calls on to show off her long eyelashes.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025
The kind of products that may contain talc vary—such as mascaras, eye shadows, lip liners, foundation, tanning lotions and nail polish—according to the Environmental Working Group.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for mascara
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“Mascara.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mascara. Accessed 2 Dec. 2025.
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mascara
noun
mas·cara
ma-ˈskar-ə
: a cosmetic especially for darkening the eyelashes
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