ponytail
noun
po·ny·tail
ˈpō-nē-ˌtāl 
: a hairstyle in which the hair is pulled together and banded usually at the back of the head so as to resemble a pony's tail
Examples of ponytail in a Sentence
She usually wears her hair pulled back in a ponytail.
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Her signature blonde hair was styled in a low ponytail with pieces framing her face.
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Angel Saunders, People.com, 3 May 2025
Why Tight Hairstyles Cause Hair Loss Tight hairstyles such as ponytails, braids, cornrows and buns can contribute to a condition known as traction—a form of gradual hair loss caused by constant tension on the hair follicles.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
Then, Taylor Russell and Alicia Keys attended Tiffany & Co.’s Blue Book Gala in a two-tiered chignon and braided ponytail respectively.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 28 Apr. 2025
Blame it on postpartum shifts, stress, hormone imbalances, or the brutal effects of a too-tight ponytail—whatever the cause, the result is often the same: hair that’s noticeably less full, less dense, and less cooperative.
—Caroline Tell, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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Angel Saunders, People.com, 3 May 2025
Why Tight Hairstyles Cause Hair Loss Tight hairstyles such as ponytails, braids, cornrows and buns can contribute to a condition known as traction—a form of gradual hair loss caused by constant tension on the hair follicles.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
Then, Taylor Russell and Alicia Keys attended Tiffany & Co.’s Blue Book Gala in a two-tiered chignon and braided ponytail respectively.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 28 Apr. 2025
Blame it on postpartum shifts, stress, hormone imbalances, or the brutal effects of a too-tight ponytail—whatever the cause, the result is often the same: hair that’s noticeably less full, less dense, and less cooperative.
—Caroline Tell, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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“Ponytail.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ponytail. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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ponytail
noun
po·ny·tail
ˈpō-nē-ˌtāl
: a hairstyle in which the hair is pulled together and banded usually at the back of the head so as to resemble the tail of a pony
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