1
: an ornamental ball or tuft used especially on clothing, caps, or costumes
2
: a handheld usually brightly colored fluffy ball flourished by cheerleaders
: an automatic antiaircraft gun of 20 to 40 millimeters mounted especially on ships
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Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 10 June 2026
The purse featured pom-poms, beads and a variety of other charms and keychains.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
Marching bands from local schools and cheerleaders with pom-poms paraded down the street, interspersed with fire trucks and classic American cars.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Blooms range in size from a few inches tall to dramatic 4-foot pom-poms.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
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Noun
From the clappy hands to pom-poms and friendship bracelets, everything was cheap, cheerful, and interactive.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 10 June 2026
The purse featured pom-poms, beads and a variety of other charms and keychains.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
Marching bands from local schools and cheerleaders with pom-poms paraded down the street, interspersed with fire trucks and classic American cars.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Blooms range in size from a few inches tall to dramatic 4-foot pom-poms.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
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“Pom-pom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pom-pom. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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