noun
Uncommon
mascot
MAS-kot
Mascot (noun) means a person, animal, or object believed to bring good luck, or used to represent a team or organization. Example: “The team's mascot danced along the sideline during timeouts.”
noun
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A person, animal, or object believed to bring good luck, or used to represent a team or organization.
"Tommy the Tyke is the mascot of Barnsley FC."
"I keep this red stone as a lucky mascot and always put it on my desk in exams."
"The team's mascot danced along the sideline during timeouts."
"The stray cat became the office's unofficial mascot."
"The school chose a cartoon owl as its new mascot."
How to use mascot
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA symbolic figure — often a costumed character or animal — that represents a team or brings luck.
Common pairings
team mascot
good-luck mascot
school mascot
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Word forms
- Plural
- mascots
- Third person singular
- mascots
- Past tense
- mascoted
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The team's _____ danced along the sideline during timeouts.
Etymology
From French mascotte, "charm" or "lucky object," ultimately from an Occitan word for "witch."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for mascot
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What does “mascot” mean?
The word “mascot” means a person, animal, or object believed to bring good luck, or used to represent a team or organization. In plain terms, a symbolic figure — often a costumed character or animal — that represents a team or brings luck.
How do you pronounce “mascot”?
“Mascot” is pronounced MAS-kot (/ˈmæsˌkɑːt/ in IPA).
How do you use “mascot” in a sentence?
Here is “mascot” used in a sentence: “The team's mascot danced along the sideline during timeouts.”
What part of speech is “mascot”?
“Mascot” is a noun.
Where does the word “mascot” come from?
The word “mascot” comes from French. From French mascotte, "charm" or "lucky object," ultimately from an Occitan word for "witch.".
Is “mascot” a common word?
“Mascot” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between a mascot and a logo?
A mascot is typically a person, animal, or object believed to bring good luck or used to represent a team or organization, often appearing as a costumed character at events. A logo, by contrast, is a graphic design or symbol used for branding and does not perform or appear as a character.
Why do sports teams have mascots?
Sports teams use mascots to represent the team and to serve as a symbol thought to bring good luck. Mascots also engage fans directly at games in a way that a static symbol or logo cannot.
Can a mascot be an object rather than a person or animal?
Yes, a mascot can be a person, an animal, or an object, as long as it is believed to bring good luck or used to represent a team or organization. This makes the term broader than just costumed characters.
