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

In recent years, some brands have started manufacturing and marketing beauty products specifically formulated for young kids -- including clear mascaras, sheer lipsticks and even fragrances -- saying there is demand for them. —ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026

Makeup artist Ernesto Casillas applied a flushed, rosy blush to Zendaya's cheeks and mimicked the color with Vuitton's LV Rouge Matte Lipstick in Rose Odysseé on her lips, finishing with a soft brown eye shadow and a few flicks of mascara. —Kara Nesvig, Allure, 10 Mar. 2026

One of the things my daughter and I both love is how this mascara keeps lashes defined and clump-free, even with multiple coats. —Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 10 Mar. 2026

As a guideline, mascaras should be tossed after three to six months, liquid eyeliner after three months, and liquid foundations and concealers after one year. —Cody Godwin, USA Today, 8 Mar. 2026

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