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Men are like mascara, they run at the slightest display of emotion.
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Meaning of "mascara" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD MASCARA

From Spanish: mask.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF MASCARA

mascara  [mæˈskɑːrə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MASCARA

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Mascara is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES MASCARA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

mascara

Mascara

Mascara is a cosmetic commonly used to enhance the eyes. It may darken, thicken, lengthen, and/or define the eyelashes. Normally in one of three forms—liquid, cake, or cream—the modern mascara product has various formulas; however, most contain the same basic components of pigments, oils, waxes, and preservatives.

Definition of mascara in the English dictionary

The definition of mascara in the dictionary is a cosmetic substance for darkening, colouring, and thickening the eyelashes, applied with a brush or rod.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH MASCARA


antara
ænˈtɑːrə
Ara
ˈɑːrə
caracara
ˌkɑːrəˈkɑːrə
Carrara
kəˈrɑːrə
cascara
kæsˈkɑːrə
chikara
tʃɪˈkɑːrə
chinkara
tʃɪnˈkɑːrə
Ferrara
fəˈrɑːrə
Guadalajara
ˌɡwɑːdələˈhɑːrə
Guevara
ɡəˈvɑːrə
Lara
ˈlɑːrə
Nara
ˈnɑːrə
para
ˈpɑːrə
Sahara
səˈhɑːrə
samara
səˈmɑːrə
Sankara
ˈsænkɑːrə
sayonara
ˌsaɪəˈnɑːrə
tiara
tɪˈɑːrə
toxocara
ˌtɒksəˈkɑːrə
vara
ˈvɑːrə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MASCARA

masc.
Mascagni
mascaraed
Mascarene Islands
mascaron
mascarpone
mascle
mascon
mascot
mascot rage
masculine
masculine ending
masculine rhyme
masculinely
masculineness
masculinisation
masculinise
masculinist
masculinity
masculinization

WORDS THAT END LIKE MASCARA

afara
Ankara
Aymara
carbonara
chara
Che Guevara
Honiara
Kara
mara
Marmara
Niagara
Novara
Nusa Tenggara
Pescara
picara
Santa Clara
satara
tara
Vadodara
Western Sahara

Synonyms and antonyms of mascara in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «mascara» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MASCARA

Find out the translation of mascara to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of mascara from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «mascara» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

染睫毛油
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

rímel
570 millions of speakers

English

mascara
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

काजल
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مَاسْكَارَا
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

тушь
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

rímel
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

মাসকারা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

mascara
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Maskara
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Mascara
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

マスカラ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

마스카라
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Mascara
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

mascara
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மஸ்காரா
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मस्करा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

maskara
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

mascara
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

tusz do rzęs
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

туш
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

rimel
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μάσκαρα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

mascara
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

mascara
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

mascara
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of mascara

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MASCARA»

The term «mascara» is very widely used and occupies the 13.136 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MASCARA» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «mascara» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «mascara» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about mascara

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10 QUOTES WITH «MASCARA»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word mascara.
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Morena Baccarin
When I'm not working, I'm definitely a no-makeup girl. The most I ever do is a little tinted moisturizer and a little mascara and blush.
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Kabir Bedi
Men are like mascara, they run at the slightest display of emotion.
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Sandra Bullock
Nobody can make me cry in public. I'll punch them first before they make my mascara smear.
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Brooke Burns
At night if I'm in a hurry, I'll just put on a lot of mascara and black pencil all the way around the inner rim. It's a totally sexy eye in a minute and a half.
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Jeanne Calment
I never wear mascara; I laugh until I cry too often.
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Jessica Capshaw
I'll never give up my Dior mascara.
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Emilia Clarke
I'm just a girl who loves mascara.
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Kelly Clarkson
I just blow-dry my hair and put on mascara and lip gloss, and I'm ready to go. I really don't get long nails. They're so Edward Scissorhands.
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Lily Cole
I'm just a lipgloss, blush and mascara kind of girl. I like playing with a bright lipstick or a heavy eye... But not together!
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Gia Coppola
I don't really wear makeup. I don't like the feeling of it. I just put mascara on, and that's kind of it.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MASCARA»

Discover the use of mascara in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to mascara and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Mascara: A Novel
In the fantastic and sometimes surreal world of Mascara, which mirrors the surreal underlife of the modern world we have created for ourselves, the organs of pleasure are in the process of migrating from the genitals to the eyes and brain .
Ariel Dorfman, 2011
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Mascara Contra Mascara: A Tale of Two Masks
"MASCARA CONTRA MASCARA" is a raucous, rollicking, social satire, every bit as side-splitting as it is thought-provoking.
James Swift, 2010
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Be My Baby: How I Survived Mascara, Miniskirts, and Madness, ...
The leader of the 1960s singing group The Ronettes describes the early days of rock 'n' roll, her affairs with such stars as John Lennon, and her nightmarish marriage to producer Phil Spector, which almost ended her career, in this new ...
Ronnie Spector, 2004
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Bulletproof Mascara: A Novel
Q: What do you get when you cross Avon Ladies with Charlie’s Angels?
Bethany Maines, 2010
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Love Has a Face: Mascara, a Machete and One Woman's ...
With a deft pen, she recounts unforgettable stories of life in the bush, stories that capture the reader with the stark realities of living in a war zone--and the power of God's love to transform them.
Michele Perry, 2009
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Encyclopedia of Hair: A Cultural History
This fashion originated in Paris, where the well-known makeup artist Etienne Aubrey created round, well-defined eyes with liner, shadow, and mascara. The look appeared in Vogue and other American fashion magazines and onscreen — for ...
Victoria Sherrow, 2006
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Chemical Composition of Everyday Products
MASCARA Egyptian women from the First Dynasty developed the art of decorating the eyes by blackening the lashes and upper lid with kohl, a preparation made from antimony or soot. By the middle of the first century AD, this technique was ...
John Toedt, Darrell Koza, Kathleen Van Cleef-Toedt, 2005
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Fisher's Contact Dermatitis
Conjunctivitis may be elicited by physical irritants (mascara flakes, eyeshadow dust, particles of eyeliner, and mascara extenders, such as nylon or rayon fibers) and by chemical irritants (e.g., solvents and soap emulsifiers), as well as by ...
Robert L. Rietschel, Alexander A. Fisher, Joseph F. Fowler, 2008
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Make-up Artistry
Mascara thickens and darkens the eyelashes giving emphasis to the eyes. It is better to build up layers rather than applying one thick coat. Types of mascara Cake * This is the original type of mascara. * It consists of mineral oil, waxes and  ...
Julia Conway, 2004
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Level 2 Beauty Therapy
Mascara Mascaras are available in a variety of colours - including a clear mascara. Mascara is used to accentuate the eyes by darkening and thickening the lashes. Many now contain moisturisers and lash building ingredients which include ...
Jane Hiscock, Frances Lovett, 2004

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MASCARA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term mascara is used in the context of the following news items.
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Why everyone is talking about Silk Mascara | OK! Magazine
WANT that false eyelash effect with the simple stroke of a mascara? Well it turns out, you can. Silk Mascara – the next generation of lash ... «OK! Magazine, Jul 15»
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Check Out Before And After Photos Of Purple Mascara - TheGloss
I love a colorful mascara. I was excited to try Benefit's new version of its famous They're Real mascara, even though–as one commenter ... «TheGloss, Jul 15»
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Open Thread: What Is Your Favorite Drugstore Mascara?
If there is one thing that unites makeup lovers, it isn't contouring or red lipsticks. It's the quest to find the perfect mascara that gives you long, ... «TheGloss, Jul 15»
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Waterproof Mascara: LOOK's Summer Splash Test
Looking for a waterproof mascara that *really* stays put? Well we've got you covered. Here at LOOK HQ we've handpicked five of the best new ... «LOOK, Jul 15»
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Eyelash Extensions and My Mascara-Free Summer
But the best part might be that I haven't opened a tube of mascara in weeks. I haven't had to worry about running or flaking or that dreaded ... «Yahoo News, Jul 15»
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No more fake lashes: How to choose the right Mascara
It's touted as a lengthening mascara and beauty editors swear by it. Lengthening mascaras have dense bristles that allow you to get more ... «Pulse.com.gh, Jul 15»
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A Love Letter to Too Faced's New Better Than Sex Mascara
It can be scary to invite a new mascara home to meet the family, but sometimes it's worth it: I now have a new lash soulmate. It's Too Faced's ... «Glamour, Jul 15»
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The Waterproof Mascara Guide For Every Summer Situation
Smudged mascara is one of the eternal beauty problems of summer. Not only are you in contact with H2O way more (a girl's got to have some ... «StyleCaster, Jul 15»
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Anna Ewers Actually Makes Clumpy Mascara Look Good for Vogue …
Since the beginning of time clumpy mascara has been considered a major beauty faux pas. There is nothing worse than applying your second ... «Yahoo News, Jul 15»
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PRODUCT REVIEW: Manga mascara gets job done despite being …
I'd already given up on mascara by the time I noticed Miss Manga the other day. Years ago, I'd tried CoverGirl LashBlast (all three of them, ... «Grand Forks Herald, Jul 15»

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