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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There were dramatic layers and frills on display at Zimmermann, whilst Isabel Marant took a completely different turn, with layered rara skirts strewn with pom poms.
From BBC • Dec. 27, 2025
She and Musk could do a tag-team chainsaw/pom pom music special and rake in the money.
From Salon • Mar. 6, 2025
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
You know it’s going to be pom or something awful and embarrassing.
From "100 Sideways Miles" by Andrew Smith
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