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mascara

C2
noun

Pronunciation

UK

  • /mæskˈɑːrə/

US

  • /mæˈskɛrə/

Description

Mascara is a cosmetic used on the eyelashes to make them look darker, longer, thicker, or more noticeable. It is usually put on with a small brush or wand, brushing the color from the base of the lashes to the tips.

Today, it comes in different types, such as lengthening, volumizing, and waterproof. People wear it for many reasons: to create a light everyday look, to make their eyes stand out more, or to add a dramatic touch for a special event. If someone says a person is "wearing too much mascara," they usually mean the lashes look very dark, heavy, or unnatural.

Examples

  1. 1

    Morning routine

    She put on mascara before work.

  2. 2

    Daily use

    Do you usually wear mascara every day?

  3. 3

    Makeup product

    I need a new tube of mascara; this one is almost dry.

  4. 4

    Waterproof makeup

    Use waterproof mascara if you think you might cry.

  5. 5

    Smudging

    Her mascara smudged under her eyes.

    • Meaning

      mascara smudges

      it spreads messily on the skin

  6. 6

    Tearful movie

    By the end of the movie, my mascara was running.

    • Meaning

      mascara runs

      it moves down the face because it is wet

Forms and spellings

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Main spelling

  • mascaranoun

Forms

  • mascaraspluralnoun