pomade

noun

po·​made pō-ˈmād How to pronounce pomade (audio) -ˈmäd How to pronounce pomade (audio)
: a perfumed ointment
especially : a fragrant hair dressing
pomade transitive verb

Examples of pomade in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The debut collection will include an exfoliating face wash, soothing shaving cream, bump-reducing aftershave toner, hydrating face lotion, deep-conditioning beard cream, smoothing pomade, and two-in-one shampoo and conditioner. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2024 The eyebrow pomade, Boy Brow provides hold and a natural-looking finish. Rich Scherr, Parents, 9 Jan. 2024 Instead of plucking her brows into slim '90s arches, Chamberlain kept them full and lush, brushing them up slightly but skipping any dark pencil or pomade. Kara Nesvig, Allure, 6 Nov. 2023 Known as much for its $18 Boy Brow pomade (for your eyebrows) as its initial direct-to-consumer approach and sophisticated and canny approach to advertiser and influencer marketing, Glossier burned through the zeitgeist starting in 2014 with a mere four products. Jason Sheeler, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2023 The company put out a few beloved classics, such as the Milky Jelly Cleanser face wash and the Boy Brow eyebrow pomade, but industry insiders grumbled that these formulas were derivative. Becca Rothfeld, Washington Post, 6 Sep. 2023 When styling, use anything that’ll bring out your bounce from leave-in conditioners to pomades. Danielle Blundell, Women's Health, 27 July 2023 Depending on the brand and formula, a hair clay could give even more hold than your typical pomade. Garrett Munce, Men's Health, 20 July 2023 For instance, if you’re used to a classic pomade, which gives your hair hold and shine, simply switching to a clay can create a completely different look. Garrett Munce, Men's Health, 20 July 2023

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Word History

Etymology

Middle French pommade ointment formerly made from apples, from Italian pomata, from pomo apple, from Late Latin pomum

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pomade was in 1598

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Cite this Entry

“Pomade.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pomade. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.

Medical Definition

pomade

noun
po·​made pō-ˈmād How to pronounce pomade (audio) -ˈmäd How to pronounce pomade (audio)
: a perfumed ointment
especially : a fragrant unguent for the hair or scalp

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