Mascara

Pronunciation: /məˈskɛrə/

Definitions of mascara

noun a cosmetic substance used to darken, lengthen, and thicken the eyelashes

Example Sentences

A1 She wears mascara to make her eyelashes look longer.

A2 I bought a new mascara at the store yesterday.

B1 The waterproof mascara lasted all day without smudging.

B2 She applied several coats of mascara to achieve a dramatic look.

C1 The high-end mascara brand is known for its long-lasting formula.

C2 The makeup artist used a special technique to apply the mascara for a flawless finish.

Examples of mascara in a Sentence

formal She applied a coat of mascara to enhance her eyelashes for the formal event.

informal I love how this new mascara makes my lashes look so long and full!

slang I need to grab some more of that bomb mascara ASAP.

figurative His words were like a thick layer of mascara, covering up the truth underneath.

Grammatical Forms of mascara

• past tense: mascarad
• plural: mascaras
• comparative: more mascara
• superlative: most mascara
• present tense: mascara
• future tense: will mascara
• perfect tense: have mascaraed
• continuous tense: is mascaraing
• singular: mascara
• positive degree: mascara
• infinitive: to mascara
• gerund: mascaraing
• participle: mascaraed

Origin and Evolution of mascara

First Known Use: 1886 year

Language of Origin: Italian

Story behind the word: The word 'mascara' originated from the Italian word 'maschera' which means mask or stain.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a cosmetic used to darken, lengthen, and define eyelashes, the term 'mascara' has evolved to encompass a wide range of products and techniques for enhancing the eyes.