noun

ponytail

POH-nee-tayl

Ponytail (noun) means a hairstyle in which hair is gathered and tied so it hangs down at the back of the head. Example: “She pulled her hair into a ponytail before the gym.”

noun

A hairstyle in which hair is gathered and tied so it hangs down at the back of the head.

"She pulled her hair into a ponytail before the gym."

verb

To tie hair into a ponytail.

"He ponytailed his long hair before the match."

How to use ponytail

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishHair tied back so it hangs like a horse's tail.

Common pairings

wear a ponytail high ponytail

Word forms

ponytailed past tense, ponytails plural, ponytails singular

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Etymology

From pony + tail, describing the resemblance to a horse's tail.

Rhymes for ponytail

rail tail pail mail nail sail fail hail jail vail bail wail

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Frequently asked questions

What does “ponytail” mean?

The word “ponytail” means a hairstyle in which hair is gathered and tied so it hangs down at the back of the head. In plain terms, hair tied back so it hangs like a horse's tail.

How do you pronounce “ponytail”?

“Ponytail” is pronounced POH-nee-tayl (/ˈpoʊniˌteɪl/ in IPA).

How do you use “ponytail” in a sentence?

Here is “ponytail” used in a sentence: “She pulled her hair into a ponytail before the gym.”

What part of speech is “ponytail”?

Depending on how it is used, “ponytail” can be a noun and a verb.

How many meanings does “ponytail” have?

“Ponytail” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a hairstyle in which hair is gathered and tied so it hangs down at the back of the head.