1
: an ornamental ball or tuft used especially on clothing, caps, or costumes
2
: a handheld usually brightly colored fluffy ball flourished by cheerleaders
: an automatic antiaircraft gun of 20 to 40 millimeters mounted especially on ships
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2025
What to Consider The oversized pom-pom may not appeal to all tastes.
—Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2025
Nobody that doesn’t wave red and black pom-poms will be shedding tears for Georgia which still seems more than OK in the secondary.
—Marc Weiszer, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
For a touch of whimsy, layer smaller bows among the large bow in various finishes, patterns, or tail lengths, or incorporate charming accessories like the first initial of the stocking's owner or a tiny pom-pom garland.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Lively wore her long blonde hair in retro victory rolls to lean into the vintage feel, with big cocktail rings on her fingers and black pom-pom heels.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2025
What to Consider The oversized pom-pom may not appeal to all tastes.
—Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2025
Nobody that doesn’t wave red and black pom-poms will be shedding tears for Georgia which still seems more than OK in the secondary.
—Marc Weiszer, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
For a touch of whimsy, layer smaller bows among the large bow in various finishes, patterns, or tail lengths, or incorporate charming accessories like the first initial of the stocking's owner or a tiny pom-pom garland.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Pom-pom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pom-pom. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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