Definition of the word pom-pom

Pronunciation of vocabulary pom-pom

pom-pomnoun

Pom-pom

/ˈpɒm pɒm//ˈpɑːm pɑːm/

Origin of the word pom-pom

Word Originmid 18th cent. (originally denoting a bunch of ribbons, feathers, etc. worn by women in the hair or on a dress): French pompon, of unknown origin.

Example of vocabulary pom-pomnamespace

meaning

a small ball made of wool, used for decoration, especially on a hat

meaning

(especially in the US) a large round bunch of thin pieces of plastic, tied to a handle, used by cheerleaders

Words, synonyms, related vocabulary pom-pom


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