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.
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The tween's electric blue hair was styled in two ponytails down to her waist.
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Benchetrit had a ponytail and a mild manner.
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This lightweight silk scarf is a versatile piece that can be worn around a ponytail or added to a purse for a fun, colorful flair.
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Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Benchetrit had a ponytail and a mild manner.
—Sam Knight, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
This lightweight silk scarf is a versatile piece that can be worn around a ponytail or added to a purse for a fun, colorful flair.
—Leila Najafi, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2025
Her hair is also possibly in a ponytail.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for ponytail
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“Ponytail.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ponytail. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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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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