mascots
Costumed spirit boosters
Mascots are figures—human, animal, or otherwise—adopted as symbols meant to bring luck or represent a group's identity.
Sports teams have mascots: costumed performers who rally crowds and cartoon characters on merchandise.
Schools, companies, and military units also adopt mascots.
The word implies something between a symbol and a good-luck charm: The team's bulldog mascot appeared at every home game.
Athletic event spirit rousers
- fansArdent admirers or coolers
- stadiumLarge venue for spectators
- chantsRepeated rhythmic phrases
- rallyGathering for a cause
pep rally · team spirit · supporters · crowd · sideline · fight song · rivalry · game day
Animal character costume
- bodysuitClose-fitting one-piece garment
- handlerOne who manages something
- cooling vestWearable body temperature regulator
- paddingMaterial for cushioning
fabric · ventilation · gloves · sneakers · maintenance · storage · fitting · mobility
Representational sign or device
- totemSpiritual clan symbol
- representationDepiction or likeness
- personificationAttributing humanity to non-humans
- iconPictorial screen symbol
figurehead · avatar · talisman · good luck charm · school pride · fighting spirit · heritage · tradition
Company identifying symbol
- trademarkRegistered commercial identifier
- spokescharacterFictional brand representative
- merchandisingPromoting and selling goods
- licensingGranting official permission
promotion · marketing · endorsement · sponsorship · recognition · visibility · awareness · campaign
Assumed public identity
- personalityCharacteristic mental patterns
- traitsDistinguishing personal features
- charmAttractive personal quality
- appealFormal review request
quirkiness · archetype · catchphrase · backstory · sidekick · origin story · friendliness · playfulness
Performance during sporting break
- paradeCeremonial public procession
- theme parkEntertainment destination with rides
- DisneylandCalifornia theme park
- performerOne who entertains audiences
circus · carnival · festival · audience · children · meet-and-greet · dance routine · skits
cheerleaders
Athletic event spirit rousers
rally · pep rally · team spirit · supporters · crowd · sideline · fight song · rivalry · game day · tailgate
fursuit
Animal character costume
- bodysuitClose-fitting one-piece garment
- handlerOne who manages something
- cooling vestWearable body temperature regulator
padding · fabric · ventilation · gloves · sneakers · maintenance · storage · fitting · mobility · durability
emblem
Representational sign or device
- totemSpiritual clan symbol
- representationDepiction or likeness
- personificationAttributing humanity to non-humans
icon · figurehead · avatar · talisman · good luck charm · school pride · fighting spirit · heritage · tradition · regional identity
logo
Company identifying symbol
- trademarkRegistered commercial identifier
- spokescharacterFictional brand representative
- merchandisingPromoting and selling goods
licensing · promotion · marketing · endorsement · sponsorship · recognition · visibility · awareness · campaign · advertising
persona
Assumed public identity
- personalityCharacteristic mental patterns
- traitsDistinguishing personal features
- charmAttractive personal quality
appeal · quirkiness · archetype · catchphrase · backstory · sidekick · origin story · friendliness · playfulness · expressiveness
halftime show
Performance during sporting break
- paradeCeremonial public procession
- theme parkEntertainment destination with rides
- DisneylandCalifornia theme park
performer · circus · carnival · festival · audience · children · meet-and-greet · dance routine · skits · jumbotron
- cultural associationslucky colors, wedding traditions, religious icons, national symbols, superstitions
- Pro Sportsteam, teams, league, players, roster
- theme parksroller coasters, roller coaster, Ferris wheel, merry-go-round, carousels
- parade participantsmarching band, floats, drum majors, majorettes, baton twirlers
- school traditionspep rallies, graduation ceremony, school spirit, school dances, homeroom
- sports culturefan clubs, highlights, commentary, live reporting, analysis
mascotshexes
Malevolent magical spells
curses · jinxes · evil eyes · albatrosses · black cats
mascotsathletes
Sports competitors
players · competitors · starters · professionals · team members
- team mascotsCharacters representing athletic groups
- school mascotSymbol representing a school
- college mascotUniversity's official character representative
- brand mascot
- university mascotSymbol representing a college
- mascot costumeOutfit depicting team symbol