mascot

An animal, person, or character that represents a team, company, or other group.

• Our team's mascot is a bear.
• The company chose a fox as its mascot.
• Fans bought toys of the tournament's official mascots.

How to use it: mascot for/of something (A friendly dragon is the mascot for our school.)

Common phrases: team mascot, school mascot, official mascot

A person paid to wear a costume and act as a team or company character.

• The mascot waved to the children.
• They hired two mascots to entertain the crowd.
• After the game, the mascot took off his heavy costume.

How to use it: work as a mascot (He works as a mascot at football games.)

Similar words: costumed performer

Common phrases: work as mascot, hire a mascot, mascot costume

A thing, animal, or person that someone believes brings good luck.

• This toy is my lucky mascot.
• She carried her mascot into every exam.
• He kept a tiny wooden bird as a mascot.

Similar words: lucky charm, talisman

Common phrases: lucky mascot, carry a mascot, personal mascot