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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