pouf

noun

variants or less commonly pouffe
1
2
: a bouffant or fluffy part of a garment or accessory
3
poufed adjective
or pouffed

Examples of pouf in a Sentence

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The pouf's exterior is created by hand-braiding jute fibers, giving it a rich and tactile surface with an organic, natural look. Nora Colomer May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 13 June 2025 Parker’s oversized soft pouf draws similarities to floral and feather-plumed, wide-brimmed garden hats and artistic styles that were popular in the early 1900s. Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 6 June 2025 Since the exterior cannot be removed, it is recommended to spot-clean the pouf as needed. Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 3 June 2025 Larger propositions include stools topped with Dell monitors, the screens replaced with gleaming metal plaques or a vast pouf for lounging. Miles Socha, Footwear News, 21 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for pouf

Word History

Etymology

French pouf, something inflated, of imitative origin

First Known Use

1817, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of pouf was in 1817

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“Pouf.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pouf. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.

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