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.
Related Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of pompadour
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
The new Camaro’s fierce-looking body comprises acres of metal, a front end that comes to a point as sharp as the back of Brian Setzer’s pompadour, three needless but snappy trim lines forward of the rear quarter panels and a non-functioning hood scoop.
—Josh Max, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Undercut Pixie While Halle Berry has the most classic look, 2010s Rihanna endorsed the pompadour, contrast cut version of pixies.
—Essence, 21 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pompadour
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
The new Camaro’s fierce-looking body comprises acres of metal, a front end that comes to a point as sharp as the back of Brian Setzer’s pompadour, three needless but snappy trim lines forward of the rear quarter panels and a non-functioning hood scoop.
—Josh Max, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Undercut Pixie While Halle Berry has the most classic look, 2010s Rihanna endorsed the pompadour, contrast cut version of pixies.
—Essence, 21 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pompadour
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pompadour
Noun
-
Before Trucks brought out Tiger onstage, he was spotted at the auction on that rainy Thursday afternoon (six feet tall with a long blonde ponytail at the nape of his neck, the 46-year-old guitar prodigy is hard to miss).—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
15 Mar. 2026
-
Her ultra slick ponytail (after previously ditching her signature waves) revealed a pair of long dangly silver sparkly earrings.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
One passage depicts the Bonnie-and-Clyde-like notoriety of Frank and the Bride, leading ordinary women to adopt her wild hairdo and goth makeup (including what are evidently meant to be burns on her mouth and tongue from all that electricity).—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
-
Rosamund Pike is switching up her signature hairdo for her latest film.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
9 Mar. 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
-
Kendall Jenner’s blonde coiffure owes something to Lauren Bacall and Marilyn Monroe.—
Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
11 Feb. 2026
-
Ideal for anyone with a bob, the style allows the hair to be shaped into a romantic coiffure with shorter layers becoming part of an ornamental bun. Make-up artist Nina Park complemented the hair look with a delicate helping of blusher over the star’s cheeks and down the bridge of her nose.—
Ranyechi Udemezue,
Vogue,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
These widows were little sparrows and Ma Binney a hawk, her hair long and cloud white with the end of her braid coiled into the breast pocket of her jacket.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Mar. 2026
-
Her fresh braids were laid and neatly tucked under her signature paisley bandana, adorned by gems that reflected the strobe lights.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
Reveal your new hairstyle when your kids come home from school.—
Amanda Rock,
Parents,
16 Mar. 2026
-
Her sculptural hairstyle, done by Araxi Lindsey using Shea Moisture, was inspired by coral reef.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
Anthropic is awash in money—new clothes, haircuts, facial styles, sports cars.—
Joe Hagan,
Vanity Fair,
18 Mar. 2026
-
For instance, a salon could offer a monthly membership at a set price that includes one haircut a month and priority booking.—
Kelley Swing,
Rolling Stone,
17 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Pompadour.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pompadour. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
