mascot
noun
an animal, person, or thing adopted by a group as its representative symbol and supposed to bring good luck.
mascots
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pluralof mascot.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Charm Offensive: Tech companies are rolling out cuddly mascots to ease AI anxiety.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026
But college football fans chant during games, which feature marching bands and spirit squads - made up of cheerleaders, dancers and mascots.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
The two sons of a police officer killed in a crash on Teesside will lead out the Manchester United team as mascots for Sunday's Premier League match against Ipswich at Old Trafford.
From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026
Some marketers have shifted away from mascots, however, in favor of actors, musicians and other human stars who can break through more quickly, she said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
‘No,’ Annabeth said, laughing, ‘just regular old pelicans. They’re the town mascots or something. And there’s a “Little Italy” section of town.
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
