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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Tech companies are also increasingly branding AI assistants as cute mascots, a choice that some say encourages users to project personalities and emotions onto the agent.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 24, 2026
Alex Kirshner argues that the rise of these cute little mascots is “a natural pivot point in not just A.I. design but public messaging.”
From Slate ● Oct. 14, 2026
Sugary cereals are generally placed on lower shelves in stores, the better for children to see the cheery packaging and cartoon mascots.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 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
“And as the Irish team performs a lap of honor, flanked by their mascots, the Quidditch World Cup itself is brought into the Top Box!” roared Bagman.
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
