pomade

noun

po·​made pō-ˈmād How to pronounce pomade (audio) -ˈmäd How to pronounce pomade (audio)
: a perfumed ointment
especially : a fragrant hair dressing
pomade transitive verb

Examples of pomade in a Sentence

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The barbershop also carries a selection of hair care and hair styling products, including shampoos, conditioners, pomades, and more. The Courier-Journal, 4 Nov. 2024 Start by swiping the pomade across the lid to define the eye. Jenny Berg, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2024 Housed in a metallic-pink case, the talc-free palette has an innovative design that pairs velvety pomades with matching powders. Jenny Berg, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2024 Pump up the volume with this nourishing pomade, infused with conditioning vitamin B5, kaolin clay, and mineral pigments for flexible, all-day hold. Sarah Han, Allure, 5 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for pomade 

Word History

Etymology

Middle French pommade ointment formerly made from apples, from Italian pomata, from pomo apple, from Late Latin pomum

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pomade was in 1598

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“Pomade.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pomade. Accessed 19 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

pomade

noun
po·​made pō-ˈmād How to pronounce pomade (audio) -ˈmäd How to pronounce pomade (audio)
: a perfumed ointment
especially : a fragrant unguent for the hair or scalp

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