pouf

noun

variants or less commonly pouffe
1
2
: a bouffant or fluffy part of a garment or accessory
3
poufed adjective
or pouffed

Examples of pouf in a Sentence

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While the faux feather poufs offer just the right amount of fashion-forward flair, the all-black color scheme keeps things feeling timeless and sleek. Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026 Now’s your chance to snag a deal on this plush pouf that supplies extra seating but won’t overwhelm smaller spaces. Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 7 May 2026 Right now, Wayfair has sleeper sofas and convertible loveseats that adapt to my needs, along with extra seating like an 80%-off accent chair and a cozy Kelly Clarkson pouf that doubles as decor (63% off). Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2026 Ben Stiller’s wife Christine Taylor did her best Reese Witherspoon, sporting a big blonde pouf. Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 5 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for pouf

Word History

Etymology

French pouf, something inflated, of imitative origin

First Known Use

1817, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of pouf was in 1817

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“Pouf.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pouf. Accessed 21 May. 2026.

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