mascara
mascara
Definition
mas·cara (mas kar′ə)
noun
a cosmetic preparation for coloring or darkening the eyelashes or eyebrows
Etymology: Sp máscara, a mask < It maschera: see mask
transitive verb -·car′aed, -·car′a·ing
to put mascara on
mascara
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- apply: Apply mascara, making sure to fully cover the fine lashes near the inside corner of the eye.
- wear: It took me ages to get the crap off and even then it looked like I'd been wearing mascara all week.
- use: Read on to find out how... Using the Right Make-Up Using the right mascara is the first step toward having fabulous lashes.
- put: We went into the bathroom where she attempted to put mascara on my eyes.
- remove: For the eyes, remove the mascara in an upward movement of the lashes to avoid irritating the eye.
- get: Mine are looking very thin, but I can still get mascara on if I'm going out.
Adjective modifier
- waterproof: Finish with a couple of coats of waterproof mascara to emphasis the look.
- black: Tears streamed down some of these faces, striping cheeks with black mascara.
- new: At this event Lancome will be exclusively launching their new mascara.
- more: If that's too traumatic, just add more mascara.
- much: Ray Liotta, who for some reason has far too much mascara on, brings his strong presence to the film.
- thick: Dark mascara gives definition, but avoid harsh eyeliners or thick mascara - blobs and smudges will be magnified too!
Modifies a noun
