Pronunciation guide

How to pronounce mascara

mas-KA-ruh (US) or muh-SKAH-ruh (UK); three syllables, stress in the middle

US/ˌmæsˈkæɹə/

mæskæɹə

UK/məˈskɑːɹə/

məskɑːɹə

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What “mascara” means

A cosmetic used to darken and thicken the eyelashes.

To apply mascara to the eyelashes.

In a sentence

  • She applied mascara to emphasize her eyes.
  • The mascara smudges under-eye makeup after a long day.

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