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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Witt Pouf Never underestimate the power of a little pouf. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Apr. 2025 Automotive elements are paramount in pieces like the Lorelei armchair, for example, which is available in a lacquered version and recalls the glossy finish of a car, while the Teti pouf features a shaded lacquer finish for a chromatic effect. Sofia Celeste, WWD, 14 Mar. 2025 Thornton opened his empty mouth like a goldfish, articulating an almost silent pouf. Daisy Hildyard, The New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2024 The crown of her head was gathered up in a pouf, pinned at the back with a silver bow for more height and dimension. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024 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 28 Apr. 2025.

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