ponytail

noun

po·​ny·​tail ˈpō-nē-ˌtāl How to pronounce ponytail (audio)
Synonyms of ponytailnext
: a hairstyle in which the hair is pulled together and banded usually at the back of the head so as to resemble a pony's tail
ponytailed
ˈpō-nē-ˌtāld How to pronounce ponytail (audio)
adjective

Examples of ponytail in a Sentence

She usually wears her hair pulled back in a ponytail.
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Pearl earrings and gold ponytail cuffs will inject some playful femininity into your office wardrobe, which, for better or worse, usually tends to lean masculine. — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 13 Mar. 2025 Together, these modules assemble into a structure resembling a Pac-Man with a ponytail. — Priyanka Naik, The Conversation, 7 Mar. 2025 Lagerfeld, synonymous with dark suits and sunglasses, set off by white shirts and a white ponytail, was fond of caricatures of himself. — Miles Socha, WWD, 27 Feb. 2025 Take occasional breaks from tight hairstyles like weaves, cornrows, or taut ponytails. — Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 25 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for ponytail

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First Known Use

1916, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of ponytail was in 1916

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ponytail

noun
po·​ny·​tail ˈpō-nē-ˌtāl How to pronounce ponytail (audio)
: a hairstyle in which the hair is pulled together and banded usually at the back of the head so as to resemble the tail of a pony

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