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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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The version served at La Boca—which is available as a stand-alone side dish, as well, with a pouf of arugula—was barely recognizable as the same dish. Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 9 Nov. 2025 Stuffed with foam beans, this chair is a supportive alternative to the bean bag poufs of your youth. Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2025 Swiveling armchairs and poufs, like those Gorelick incorporated, let spectators follow the action, while convertible tables can adapt to large gatherings. Catherine Hong, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2025 Her front layers were left out of the pouf, weaving in and out of the longer sections around her face instead. Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025 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 29 Nov. 2025.

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