mascot

American  

[mas-kot, -kuht] / ˈmæs kɒt, -kət /

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.

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mascot British  

/ ˈmæskət /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of mascot

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

Example Sentences

College football is a major industry that gets rendered as a goofy universe of tribal rivalries, silly mascots and overheated debate.

From The Wall Street Journal

He was greeted there by a hug from the huge Longhorn mascot, just before a Longhorn two-point conversion made the final score, 41-38.

From Los Angeles Times

They have also created cartoon mascots and a theme tune for the election, adapted from a 2001 hit song by Cantopop star Aaron Kwok, called "Let's Vote, Together We Create The Future".

From BBC

It’s shifted over the years — there were stilt walkers for a bit, and Sawdust’s historical site notes there was once a mascot in “Jelf,” part jester, part elf.

From Los Angeles Times

Claude became an unofficial mascot for the City by the Bay, where he appeared on billboards and advertisements at bus and light-rail stations.

From Los Angeles Times