Mascara: meaning, definitions and examples

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mascara

 

[ mษ™หˆskษ‘หrษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

makeup beauty eyes

A cosmetic substance used to darken, lengthen, and thicken the eyelashes, typically applied with a brush.

Synonyms

eye makeup, eyelash tint, lash enhancer.

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Word Description / Examples
mascara

Mascara is used specifically to darken, lengthen, and thicken the eyelashes. It is typically applied with a small brush and comes in a tube.

  • She applied mascara to her lashes to make them look fuller for the party
eye makeup

Eye makeup is a broader term that includes all cosmetic products used on the eyes or around the eye area, such as eyeshadow, eyeliner, and mascara.

  • She completed her look with some eye makeup, including eyeshadow and eyeliner
lash enhancer

Lash enhancer typically refers to treatments or serums that are applied to promote the growth and health of eyelashes. These products are usually used over a longer period of time.

  • She used a lash enhancer to thicken her eyelashes naturally over several months
eyelash tint

Eyelash tint refers to a semi-permanent dye used to darken the eyelashes. This is usually done in a salon and lasts for several weeks.

  • She opted for an eyelash tint to avoid applying mascara every day

Examples of usage

  • She applied mascara to her lashes before going out.
  • Her mascara ran when she cried.

Translations

Translations of the word "mascara" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mรกscara

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคธเฅเค•เคฐเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Maske

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ masker

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะฐัะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ maska

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒžใ‚นใ‚ซใƒฉ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mascara

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mรกscara

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท maske

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งˆ์Šค์นด๋ผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุงุณูƒุงุฑุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ maskara

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ maskara

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ซๆฏ›่†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ maskara

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ maskari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐัะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒกแƒ™แƒแƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ maskara

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mรกscara

Etymology

The word 'mascara' originated from the Italian word 'maschera', meaning mask or stain. It was first used in the modern cosmetic sense in the 19th century, when a substance similar to today's mascara was created using coal dust and Vaseline. Over the years, mascara has evolved into a popular beauty product used by people around the world.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,118, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.