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mascara

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/mæˈskæreə/ · mas-car-a

A cosmetic applied to enhance the appearance of eyelashes.

Meanings

nounformal

A cosmetic applied to enhance the appearance of eyelashes.

ایک جمالیاتی چیز جو پلکوں کی شکل کو بہتر بنانے کے لیے لگائی جاتی ہے۔

مسکارا

mascara

Synonyms

eyelash enhancermakeupcosmeticsآنکھوں کا میک اپجمالیاتی چیزمیک اپ

Antonyms

removercleansernoneہٹانے والاصاف کرنے والاکوئی نہیں

Common Collocations

  • waterproof mascara
  • volumizing mascara
  • lengthening mascara

Example Sentences

She applied thick mascara to make her eyelashes stand out.

اس نے اپنی پلکوں کو نمایاں کرنے کے لیے گاڑھا مسکارا لگایا۔

Us ne apni palkon ko numayan karne ke liye gaadha mascara lagaya.

The mascara smudged after a long day.

ایک لمبے دن کے بعد مسکارا دھندلا ہوگیا۔

Ek lambe din ke baad mascara dhundla ho gaya.

She prefers waterproof mascara for special occasions.

وہ خاص مواقع کے لیے واٹر پروف مسکارا پسند کرتی ہے۔

Woh khas moqay ke liye waterproof mascara pasand karti hai.

Easily Confused With

eyeliner:Eyeliner is used to define the eyes, while mascara is used to enhance the eyelashes.

Word Family

mascarade
verbمکروہ کرنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'mask' in mascara, as it masks your natural lashes with a beautiful coat.

Picture a makeup artist applying mascara to a model's eyelashes.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Spanish "máscara" — mask

First known use: 19th century

The term 'mascara' originates from the Spanish word meaning 'mask'. It suggests the effect that mascara has when applied to eyelashes, enhancing their appearance.