pouf

noun

ˈpüf 

variants or less commonly pouffe

1

: puff sense 3b(3)

2

: a bouffant or fluffy part of a garment or accessory

3

: ottoman sense 2

poufed adjective

or pouffed

ˈpüft 

Examples of pouf in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Enzo abruptly goes off-script, so to speak, and quits the Devillard estate to try his hand at mussel farming and pouf! — Jessica Kiang, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026

Nineteen Summa poufs created exclusively by Giorgetti’s creative director Giancarlo Bosio using fabrics and colors selected by Es Devlin were staged as an integral part of the narrative. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026

Skip the paintbrush and add texture to paintings by swapping in sponges, scrubbers, a comb, leaves, flowers, bath poufs, toy cars, LEGO bricks, blocks, cookie cutters, marbles (let kids roll them around with paper in a box), and, of course, fingers. — Michelle Crouch, Parents, 14 Aug. 2026

Shop more clearance picks below, including a handwoven area rug, a versatile pouf, and an outdoor side table. — Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

French pouf, something inflated, of imitative origin

First Known Use

1817, in the meaning defined at sense 1