Mascara
(noun)
- A cosmetic used to darken and thicken the eyelashes.
- A product used to darken, thicken and enhance the appearance of eyelashes.
Origin:
From italian mascara, from arabic مَسْكَرَة (maskara, "wipe, smear").
Examples:
- She applied mascara to her lashes to make them look longer and fuller.
- The mascara was waterproof and smudge-proof.
- The mascara came in different shades to match different hair colors.
- She always applied mascara before leaving the house.
- The mascara was applied with a brush.