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

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

The dress featured a spaghetti strap top with a scoop neckline and a ruffled pouf skirt. — Ariana Quihuiz, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026

Now’s your chance to snag a deal on this plush pouf that supplies extra seating but won’t overwhelm smaller spaces. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 7 May 2026

Ben Stiller’s wife Christine Taylor did her best Reese Witherspoon, sporting a big blonde pouf. — Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 5 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

French pouf, something inflated, of imitative origin

First Known Use

1817, in the meaning defined at sense 1