ponytail
noun
po·ny·tail
ˈpō-nē-ˌtāl 
: a hairstyle in which the hair is pulled together and banded usually at the back of the head so as to resemble a pony's tail
Examples of ponytail in a Sentence
She usually wears her hair pulled back in a ponytail.
Recent Examples on the Web
This isn't the first time Robbie has gone the ponytail route when paying homage to her plastic alter ego.
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Kara Nesvig, Allure, 28 Nov. 2023
Stormi wore a high-neck white dress with lace overlay for the special event, with her hair in a high ponytail.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 27 Nov. 2023
Wearing black dresses and matching black clip-in hair bows in their half ponytails, the mother-daughter duo delivered a chic twinning moment.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 24 Nov. 2023
These unique, expandable plastic ponytail holders are both durable and stylish, creating an eye-catching look that’s easy to achieve.
—Poppy Morgan, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2023
Next in line for a new license is Amber Taylor, with a purple ponytail.
—Sarah Matusek, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 Nov. 2023
Jimmy Page made a surprise appearance at this year’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, marking the first time in nearly a decade that the guitar legend and his equally legendary ponytail performed live in any capacity.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2023
For the occasion, Grande wore a classic red lip with her blonde hair slicked back into a ponytail.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 17 Nov. 2023
Her long light brown hair, streaked with gray, was pulled back into a tight ponytail at the nape of her neck.
—Deborah Bonello, Los Angeles Times, 14 Nov. 2023
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Kara Nesvig, Allure, 28 Nov. 2023
Stormi wore a high-neck white dress with lace overlay for the special event, with her hair in a high ponytail.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 27 Nov. 2023
Wearing black dresses and matching black clip-in hair bows in their half ponytails, the mother-daughter duo delivered a chic twinning moment.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 24 Nov. 2023
These unique, expandable plastic ponytail holders are both durable and stylish, creating an eye-catching look that’s easy to achieve.
—Poppy Morgan, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2023
Next in line for a new license is Amber Taylor, with a purple ponytail.
—Sarah Matusek, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 Nov. 2023
Jimmy Page made a surprise appearance at this year’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, marking the first time in nearly a decade that the guitar legend and his equally legendary ponytail performed live in any capacity.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2023
For the occasion, Grande wore a classic red lip with her blonde hair slicked back into a ponytail.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 17 Nov. 2023
Her long light brown hair, streaked with gray, was pulled back into a tight ponytail at the nape of her neck.
—Deborah Bonello, Los Angeles Times, 14 Nov. 2023
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First Known Use
1916, in the meaning defined above
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ponytail
noun
po·ny·tail
ˈpō-nē-ˌtāl
: a hairstyle in which the hair is pulled together and banded usually at the back of the head so as to resemble the tail of a pony
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