Pompon: meaning, definitions and examples
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pompon
[ หpษm.pษn ]
decorative item
A pompon is a small ball or tuft made of fabric, yarn, or other materials. They are often used as decorative elements on clothing, hats, and crafts. Pompons can also be seen in cheerleading and fashion accessories.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She attached a colorful pompon to her winter hat.
- The cheerleaders waved their pompons in the air during the game.
- He used pompons to embellish the DIY project.
Translations
Translations of the word "pompon" in other languages:
๐ต๐น pompom
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคฎเฅเคชเฅเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช Pompon
๐ฎ๐ฉ pompon
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะพะผะฟะพะฝ
๐ต๐ฑ pompon
๐ฏ๐ต ใใณใใณ
๐ซ๐ท pompon
๐ช๐ธ pompon
๐น๐ท ponpon
๐ฐ๐ท ํผํผ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจูู ุจูู
๐จ๐ฟ pompon
๐ธ๐ฐ pompon
๐จ๐ณ ็็
๐ธ๐ฎ pompon
๐ฎ๐ธ pompon
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฟะพะผะฟะพะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ pompon
๐ฒ๐ฝ pompon
Etymology
The word 'pompon' is derived from the French 'pompon', which refers to a small decorative tuft or knob. It originally comes from the Latin 'pomponius', meaning more or less 'little apple', reflecting the shape of the pompon. The use of pompons in various forms of decoration and crafts has evolved over time, becoming popular in fashion and festive decorations since the 19th century. Today, pompons are associated with cheerleading, fashion accessories, and handmade crafts, demonstrating a continuity of decorative use throughout history.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #39,482, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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- 39481 explainer
- 39482 pompon
- 39483 kopeck
- 39484 frenetically
- 39485 intrepidly
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