Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

pompadour

[pom-puh-dawr, -dohr, -door] / ˈpɒm pəˌdɔr, -ˌdoʊr, -ˌdʊər /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

The report shows images of the judge sitting on the bench while donning an Elvis wig with his signature black pompadour and sunglasses.

From BBC ● Nov. 21, 2025

He surprised not just the audience, but also fellow “Grease” alumni as he sauntered on stage in his character’s signature pompadour and leather jacket.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 30, 2025

We were close enough that I could smell the pomade coming off that immaculate pompadour.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 16, 2025

He looked dapper for his first appearance in a mint green suit and shirt, but donned a blonde pompadour wig and “Death Rock” T-shirt for a second appearance as Beavis with Day’s buck-toothed Butt-Head.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 30, 2024

Hildy came along in a mud-colored brown suit and a black sailor skewered on to her ratted brassy pompadour with an evil-looking hatpin.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith


Vocabulary lists containing pompadour

Random Word

Spin the wheel and learn a new word!

Get a word

Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Join 14,000,000 vocabulary learners

Start learning new words today on VocabTrainer.
You'll remember them forever.

Start training