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The ‘pouf sentimental’ hairstyle was created by hairdresser Leonard Autie and debuted on the Duchesse de Chartres in 1774, famously adorned with 14 yards of gauze, figurines, a plate of cherries and a parrot.—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025 The pouf's exterior is created by hand-braiding jute fibers, giving it a rich and tactile surface with an organic, natural look.—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 13 June 2025 Parker’s oversized soft pouf draws similarities to floral and feather-plumed, wide-brimmed garden hats and artistic styles that were popular in the early 1900s.—Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 6 June 2025 Since the exterior cannot be removed, it is recommended to spot-clean the pouf as needed.—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 3 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for pouf
Word History
Etymology
French pouf, something inflated, of imitative origin
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