pouf

noun

variants or less commonly pouffe
1
2
: a bouffant or fluffy part of a garment or accessory
3
poufed adjective
or pouffed

Examples of pouf in a Sentence

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Now’s your chance to snag a deal on this plush pouf that supplies extra seating but won’t overwhelm smaller spaces. Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 7 May 2026 Right now, Wayfair has sleeper sofas and convertible loveseats that adapt to my needs, along with extra seating like an 80%-off accent chair and a cozy Kelly Clarkson pouf that doubles as decor (63% off). Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2026 Ben Stiller’s wife Christine Taylor did her best Reese Witherspoon, sporting a big blonde pouf. Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 5 May 2026 Give your space a new look without overhauling your furniture by adding a decorative touch like this pouf. Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pouf

Word History

Etymology

French pouf, something inflated, of imitative origin

First Known Use

1817, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of pouf was in 1817

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“Pouf.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pouf. Accessed 16 May. 2026.

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