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单词 pompadour
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pompadour

noun

pom·​pa·​dour ˈpäm-pə-ˌdȯr How to pronounce pompadour (audio)
1
a
: a man's style of hairdressing in which the hair is combed into a high mound in front
b
: a woman's style of hairdressing in which the hair is brushed into a loose full roll around the face
2
: hair dressed in a pompadour
pompadoured
ˈpäm-pə-ˌdȯrd How to pronounce pompadour (audio)
adjective

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web And then there was his hair: a pompadour first sculpted into place in the ’50s, now highlighted by two wings of silver slicked back on the sides. Matt Schudel, Washington Post, 10 July 2022 Jessie does tell us that a pompadour requires a bit of TLC (break out that pomade and hairspray!). Abby Dupes, Seventeen, 25 July 2022 No Morrissey pompadour or Robert Smith eye makeup required. Thomas Floyd, Washington Post, 23 June 2022 Just like the King of Rock's music has endured, so too has the image of him in a sparkly white jumpsuit, paired with a rockabilly pompadour coiffed to perfection. CNN, 22 June 2022 Khal’s younger brother — pompadour-sporting Arwin (Naveen Paddock) — discovers his secret early on and fully approves of Khal’s choice. Peter Debruge, Variety, 14 July 2022 To further see the blending of styles, Elvis' iconic pompadour hairstyle also rocked the fashion of the day, making for an interesting addition to this groovy getup. Tim Moffatt, EW.com, 6 July 2022 When Elvis catapulted into fame with his legendary pompadour and pelvic gyrations, America swooned. Jenna Ryu, USA TODAY, 27 June 2022 In photos, he is often decked out in ensembles that evoke the look of a dapper Spanish peasant: white trousers, white shirt with splayed collar and hair coiffed into a snappy pompadour. Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Marquise de Pompadour

First Known Use

1872, in the meaning defined at sense 1b

Biographical Definition

Pompadour

biographical name

Pom·​pa·​dour ˈpäm-pə-ˌdȯr How to pronounce Pompadour (audio)
-ˌdu̇r
Madame de 1721–1764 Jeanne-Antoinette Poisson; mistress of Louis XV

pompadour

noun

as in quiff
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.

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • quiff
  • hairdo
  • ponytail
  • coiffure
  • hairstyle
  • braid
  • haircut
  • ducktail
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  • roach
  • bun
  • perm
  • chignon
  • bob
  • pageboy
  • permanent
  • updo
  • beehive
  • conk
  • upsweep
  • cut
  • shag
  • pug
  • Mohawk
  • plait
  • big hair
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  • buzz cut
  • trim
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  • shingle
  • crew cut
  • French twist
  • queue
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