noun

pompadour

POM-puh-door

Pompadour (noun) means a hairstyle in which the hair is swept up and back from the forehead. Example: “He styled his hair into a sleek pompadour before the show.”

noun

A hairstyle in which the hair is swept up and back from the forehead.

"He styled his hair into a sleek pompadour before the show."

How to use pompadour

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA hairstyle with the hair swept up high off the forehead.

Common pairings

classic pompadour pompadour haircut

Word forms

pompadoured past tense, pompadours plural, pompadours singular

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Etymology

Named after Madame de Pompadour (1721-1764), the influential mistress of King Louis XV of France, known for her elaborate style.

· First attested 1721

Class of 1721 pompadour joined the language around 1721.

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Rhymes for pompadour

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Frequently asked questions

What does “pompadour” mean?

The word “pompadour” means a hairstyle in which the hair is swept up and back from the forehead. In plain terms, a hairstyle with the hair swept up high off the forehead.

How do you pronounce “pompadour”?

“Pompadour” is pronounced POM-puh-door (/ˈpɑːmpədɔːɹ/ in IPA).

How do you use “pompadour” in a sentence?

Here is “pompadour” used in a sentence: “He styled his hair into a sleek pompadour before the show.”

What part of speech is “pompadour”?

“Pompadour” is a noun.

Where does the word “pompadour” come from?

The word “pompadour” dates back to around 1721. Named after Madame de Pompadour (1721-1764), the influential mistress of King Louis XV of France, known for her elaborate style.