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
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
His other iconic hair eras include a pompadour, sleek combovers, cornrows, and locs.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 28 May 2025
Both brothers wear flamboyant pompadours, and Edgar-Jones’s only convincing moment shows Muriel at a mirror toying with a butch haircut.
—Armond White, National Review, 25 Apr. 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
-
Her hair was styled in a long ponytail and her makeup done with a romantic highlighter-blush combination and a nude lip.—
-
Styled by her go-to stylist Alyx Liu, Grande wears her hair up and slicked back in a high ponytail.—
Noun
-
The effortless, made-to-look natural hairdo, ironically, isn’t predicted to be a top trend this awards season, according to stylist Igor Rosales Jackson.—
-
However, McMillan also sees the future getting nostalgic for vintage hairdos and techniques that have been recycled over the decades.—
Noun
-
Meanwhile, Mitnick wears Danny’s black quiff and leather jacket.—
-
The look is described as a quiff with little to no hair sticking out from the sides.—
Noun
-
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.—
-
His hair is the kind of shaggy that suggests abject neglect more than overpriced Hollywood coiffure.—
Noun
-
Just take this look, which included a butt-length braid.—
-
The actor wore an oxblood double-breasted suit from Louis Vuitton, while his mom, Donna Jordan, wore an elegant custom black ensemble with gray braids and curls.—
Noun
-
Below, find 18 youthful hairstyle ideas with inspiration from celebrities over 50, from Cate Blanchett’s trending textured bob to Halle Berry’s effortlessly cool, piece-y fringe.—
-
The Afro is one of the most iconic hairstyles of the last century.—
Noun
-
In other words, the principal is taking a 30% haircut from the originally agreed upon list price.—
-
With short and long layers all over the hair, there won’t be any harsh lines or signs of a recent haircut.—
Cite this Entry
“Pompadour.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pompadour. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share