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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Kristen Stewart, who just showed off hers with a punky ponytail at the Governors Awards 2025.
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Karli Bendlin, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025
Recently cut ponytail; a triangular necklace of brown-and-yellow beads; a face moving from baby fat to bone; a desire for adventure without the self-confidence or ability.
—Literary Hub, 21 Nov. 2025
Kristen Stewart, who just showed off hers with a punky ponytail at the Governors Awards 2025.
—Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 17 Nov. 2025
From slicked ponytails to shoulder-length cuts, the looks have evoked Old Hollywood glamour, refined and feminine.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 13 Nov. 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 30 Nov. 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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