bouffant

adjective

: puffed out
bouffant hairdos
a bouffant veil

Examples of bouffant in a Sentence

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Known for her bouffant coifs, Warwick’s hair has long been a part of her beauty DNA. Essence, 12 Dec. 2025 Such was the motto evoked by Kate Hudson and her bouffant hairstyle at the 2025 Gotham Film Awards in New York on Monday, where actors, directors, producers and music artists alike gathered to celebrate this year’s class of honorees. Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 2 Dec. 2025 For her nuptials, Jackie wore an ivory silk taffeta gown with a portrait neckline and bouffant skirt, which was designed by Ann Lowe. Ariana Quihuiz, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025 Sporting a bouffant red wig, Holliday shot to national prominence on Alice in a version of the character originated by Diane Ladd in the 1974 film Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore, directed by Martin Scorsese. Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bouffant

Word History

Etymology

French, from Middle French, from present participle of bouffer to puff

First Known Use

1826, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bouffant was in 1826

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“Bouffant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bouffant. Accessed 27 Dec. 2025.

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