pom
noun
pom
American
[pom]
/ pɒm /
noun
(often initial capital letter)
POM
1
British
abbreviation
pom
2
British
/ pɒm /
noun
Etymology
Origin of pom
Probably by back formation
Example Sentences
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And with that, Mandy Moore’s 1999 pop hit “Candy” blasts over the speakers, and the pillaging for pom poms and fringe begins.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2023
"Demand improvement. Put the pom poms down," tweeted talk show host Jesse Kelly.
From Salon • Dec. 16, 2022
They’ve subbed out red pom poms for white ones so the dye won’t run in rain that is teasing its return from a leaden November sky.
From Washington Times • Nov. 18, 2022
At 4:38 p.m. they sauntered through an intersection to a crowd favorite, Winter Wonderland, swinging pom poms skyward.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 17, 2022
But if for some reason the door is locked, pull the sausage patties you saved pom this morning's breakfast out and fling them like Frisbees.
From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds
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