pompon

noun

pom·​pon ˈpäm-ˌpän 

1

: pom-pom entry 1 sense 1

2

: a chrysanthemum or dahlia with small rounded flower heads

Examples of pompon in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The group is figuring out how to fold in step and pom, where dancers wave pompons while synchronizing their moves. — Maria Cramer, New York Times, 4 Jan. 2024

This is a perennial Dianthus that yields grassy green, fluffy pompons throughout spring and summer. — Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026

Its abundant wealth of tiny pink pompon sprays gets elevated from its usual 2- to 3-foot height to eye level. — Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Oct. 2023

Choose from a variety of flower types, including tight buttons, single daisies, doubles, and pompons. — Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025

Word History

Etymology

French, from Middle French pompe tuft of ribbons

First Known Use

1751, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for pompon

• anton
• argon
• axon
• baronne
• baryon
• baton
• boron
• buisson
• bygone
• capon
• cardon
• chiffon