Mascot
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈmæsˌkɒt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Mascot is a noun meaning Something thought to bring good luck.
Meaning
Something thought to bring good luck.
More Meanings
- Something, especially a person or animal, used to symbolize a sports team, company, organization or other group.
- A person engaged by an organization to portray its mascot in costume.
- (ambitransitive) To act as a mascot (for).
- (psychology) A personality type characterized by reliance on humor and positivity to wish away conflicts and attempt to defuse potentially violent situations.
Example Sentences
Tommy the Tyke is the mascot of Barnsley FC.
He's been working as a mascot at local hockey games.
The seniors were “mascoted” by two little girls dressed in green dresses […]
I keep this red stone as a lucky mascot and always put it on my desk in exams.
Word Forms
- mascots
- mascotte
- mascoting
- mascoted
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include darling, pet, luck, fortune, charm, blessing.
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