English · Word Candidate

mascot

/ˈmæsˌkɒt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: mascots · mascoting · mascoted

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Something thought to bring good luck.

Noun

I keep this red stone as a lucky mascot and always put it on my desk in exams.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Something, especially a person or animal, used to symbolize a sports team, company, organization or other group.

Noun

Tommy the Tyke is the mascot of Barnsley FC.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

To act as a mascot (for).

Verb

The seniors were “mascoted” by two little girls dressed in green dresses […]

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “mascot” mean?

Something thought to bring good luck.

Is “mascot” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.