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

The pop star also ditched her usual bold eye shadow, lashes and lips, and went for a simple clear gloss on her mouth, basic eyeliner and mascara to make her eyes pop. —Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 3 June 2025

Ere Perez’s clear formula, infused with aloe, pulls double duty as mascara and brow gel. —Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 15 May 2025

This volume far exceeds that of the brand’s longer-standing mascaras, including its Lash Sensational Firework Mascara which has sold 11,700 units on the platform, and its waterproof Lash Sensational Sky High Mascara which has sold just over 1,000 units. —Emily Burns, Footwear News, 15 May 2025

There are now even Clinique Black Honey products for the face, including blush and mascara. —Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 5 May 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