pompadour

Definition of pompadournext
as in ponytail
chiefly US a style of hair worn especially by men in which the hair is combed into a high mound at the front of the head Even with all the dancer's acrobatic moves, his pompadour remained perfectly still atop his head.

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Recent Examples of pompadour While stepping out at the Giorgio Armani Fall/Winter 2026 show on March 1, MacDowell experimented with her salt and pepper hair by pulling it back into an airy pompadour bun with some subtle wavy texture and volume around the crown and sides. Lara Walsh, InStyle, 2 Mar. 2026 Now fans can get a closer look at the man behind the pitch-perfect yowl, the pencil mustache and the flawless pompadour. Theater Critic, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Feb. 2026 While the groom’s friends just want to drink and relax, Hernandez — sporting a pompadour wig, flashy red jacket and perfect posture — arrives late and takes over the room. Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 18 Nov. 2025 Glitter’s matching hair was pulled into a tall pompadour; only two front pieces hanging out on the sides of the face. Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 26 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pompadour
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pompadour
Noun
  • But the sketch is the same goofy girl as in my mirror—V-neck T-shirt, wide forehead, low ponytail showing my ear piercings.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Raven Johnson debuted a bob hairdo on the orange carpet — a big change from the long hair the South Carolina guard had in a ponytail at the Final Four only a week ago.
    ABC News, ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • To ensure the actress’ hairdo lasted all night, Stephen used this hairspray to lock it in place.
    Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
  • In addition to wandering tourists, expect to see theater crew, set designers, actors, and matronly sensei in pastel kimonos and big, pinned up hairdos haunting the vicinity.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The Swede pounced, just a quiff’s distance from the goal line.
    Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
  • Meanwhile, Mitnick wears Danny’s black quiff and leather jacket.
    Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The food icon recently grabbed headlines by putting his signature spiked bleached coiffure on the downlow for a Bosch appliances/power tools Super Bowl commercial.
    Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Kendall Jenner’s blonde coiffure owes something to Lauren Bacall and Marilyn Monroe.
    Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 11 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • No one wants to get near the skinny guy with vomit covering the leather wraps of his braids, covering his hoodie.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Marcano wore her hair in braids and smiled often.
    Sarah Stillman, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Her work now involves collaborating with production teams and creating hairstyles that reflect each character's story from their background to their lifestyle.
    Nakell Williams, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Here's what to know about this cropped hairstyle and how to get it at the salon.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • As 2025 comes into focus, there's one bob haircut trending beyond the rest, and it's been around for a long, long time.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Corbu Spa & Salon is the best place in Harvard Square to get a body treatment and a haircut.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Apr. 2026

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“Pompadour.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pompadour. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.

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