ponytail
noun
po·ny·tail
ˈpō-nē-ˌtāl 
: a hairstyle in which the hair is pulled together and banded usually at the back of the head so as to resemble a pony's tail
Examples of ponytail in a Sentence
She usually wears her hair pulled back in a ponytail.
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When creating this style, Volf suggests starting with a strong ponytail base.
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Annie Blay, Allure, 9 July 2024
Grohl, 55, even tied his signature long hair back in a ponytail before wrapping it up in a bun.
—Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 2 July 2024
In the 30-second video, the Blackpink member – decked out in all black with her hair in a sleek, long ponytail – seemingly teased new music.
—Nicole Fell, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 June 2024
At the premiere of her new Netflix rom-com, A Family Affair, in Los Angeles, Kidman stepped out with a picture-perfect ponytail.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 14 June 2024
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Annie Blay, Allure, 9 July 2024
Grohl, 55, even tied his signature long hair back in a ponytail before wrapping it up in a bun.
—Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 2 July 2024
In the 30-second video, the Blackpink member – decked out in all black with her hair in a sleek, long ponytail – seemingly teased new music.
—Nicole Fell, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 June 2024
At the premiere of her new Netflix rom-com, A Family Affair, in Los Angeles, Kidman stepped out with a picture-perfect ponytail.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 14 June 2024
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“Ponytail.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ponytail. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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ponytail
noun
po·ny·tail
ˈpō-nē-ˌtāl
: a hairstyle in which the hair is pulled together and banded usually at the back of the head so as to resemble the tail of a pony
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