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
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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 notesIn plain EnglishA hairstyle with the hair swept up high off the forehead.
Common pairings
classic pompadour
pompadour haircut
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Word forms
- Plural
- pompadours
- Third person singular
- pompadours
- Past tense
- pompadoured
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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.
Class of 1721
pompadour joined the language around 1721.
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Synonyms
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Rhymes for pompadour
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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.
