ponytail
noun
po·ny·tail
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Definition of ponytail
: 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
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Other Words from ponytail
ponytailed
\ ˈpō-nē-ˌtāld
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adjective
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adjective
Examples of ponytail in a Sentence
She usually wears her hair pulled back in a ponytail.
Recent Examples on the Web
Most of them wear their hair pulled back into a ponytail tied with a red ribbon. — Michelle Matthews | Mmatthews@al.com, al, "This Gulf Shores diner is a total ’50s throwback," 7 Aug. 2019 To copy the look at home, pull hair back into a sleek ponytail using a small, clear elastic (or one that matches your hair color exactly). — Jenna Rosenstein, Harper's BAZAAR, "Is Meghan Markle Styling Her Own Hair?," 31 Jan. 2019 Grab a pen and paper and get ready to take notes, because Teen Vogue is here to school you on the best back to school ponytails. — Teen Vogue, "The Best Back to School Ponytail Inspirations Featuring Ariana Grande, Selena Gomez, Lizzo, and More," 14 Aug. 2019 Where Ariana Grande goes, her power ponytail follows. — Lauren Valenti, Vogue, "7 Times Ariana Grande Reimagined Her Signature Power Ponytail," 9 July 2019 Even though Ariana Grande is Vogue‘s August cover girl, the high ponytail-sporting pop star appears to have been upstaged by an unlikely star during the fashion shoot for her cover: her beloved dog, Toulouse. — Cady Lang, Time, "The Real Star of Ariana Grande’s Vogue Cover Shoot Was Her Stylish Dog," 9 July 2019 Please do not wear anything other than a basic bob or ponytail. — Janine Puhak, Fox News, "Bridezilla mocked after strict wedding rules go viral," 21 Sep. 2018 The regulation allows braids and ponytails in service, working and physical training uniforms. — Brian Witte, The Seattle Times, "Naval Academy accepts longer hairstyles for women," 4 Sep. 2018 In 2010, a captive whale named Tilikum killed his trainer, Dawn Brancheau, by grabbing the 40-year-old woman’s ponytail and pulling her into the water. — Chris Jones, chicagotribune.com, "'Tilikum' tells dark story of a captive orca at SeaWorld," 29 June 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'ponytail.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for ponytail
ponytail
noun
English Language Learners Definition of ponytail
: a way of arranging hair by gathering it together at the back of the head and letting it hang down freely
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ponytail
noun
po·ny·tail
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Kids Definition of ponytail
: long hair that is pulled together and banded usually at the back of the head