mascara

/mæˈskærə/

Definitions

1. noun

a cosmetic used to darken the eyelashes

“She applied a coat of mascara to her eyelashes before going out.”

2. noun

a type of paint used to add color to a surface

“The artist used mascara to add vibrant colors to the canvas.”

3. verb

to paint or coat with a substance that adds color or darkness

“She mascaraed the surface with a bright blue paint.”

Synonyms

  • eye makeup
  • eyeliner

Antonyms

  • clear coat
  • eye whitener