mascot

[mas-kot, -kuht]

noun

1. an animal, person, or thing adopted by a group as its representative symbol and supposed to bring good luck.

   The U.S. Navy mascot is a goat.

mascot

/ ˈmæskət /

noun

1. a person, animal, or thing considered to bring good luck

Word History and Origins

Origin of mascot¹

1880–85; < French mascotte < Provençal mascoto talisman, charm, derivative of masco sorceress. See mask

Word History and Origins

Origin of mascot¹

C19: from French mascotte, from Provençal mascotto charm, from masco witch

Example Sentences

Before its recent hurdles, it was a household name for children’s toys and gifts, widely recognized by its mascot, Geoffrey the Giraffe.

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For the longest time, boardroom chaos was as much a part of Rangers as mascot Broxi Bear - a revolving door of owners, chairmen, chief executives, sporting directors and recruitment specialists.

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It’s a short step from being a “town mascot” to a candidate for Congress.

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In another viral deepfake video he grills and eats the game's infamous Pikachu mascot.

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Twenty-two supporters walked side-by-side with players in place of the traditional child mascots as part of an initiative involving the Alzheimer's Society.

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