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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A soft, stretchy unisex bear-print beanie from the Pacific NW institution keeps them warm in style with a turn-back brim and pom on top.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 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
And at the centre of it, her white bed is festooned with scatter cushions, fairy lights and pom poms.
From BBC ● Mar. 6, 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
Despite its relatively low nickel content, the catalyst performed strongly during POM.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 9, 2026
“Please don’t reduce POM to money,” Francis said, referring to the Italian acronym of the Pontifical Mission Societies.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 3, 2023
POM, as Ties calls it, sends VanMoof’s Bike Doctors to your home or office to replace worn tires, lubricate the drivetrain, and perform other routine maintenance tasks at defined intervals.
From The Verge ● Sep. 16, 2020
Their Wonderful Co. markets mandarin oranges under the Halo brand, pistachios and almonds under the Wonderful brand and pomegranate juice as POM Wonderful.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2019
The unique double-concave curves of their satiny black POM handles fit the hand wonderfully; both our smallest and our largest tester found them the most comfortable to hold of all the knives we tested.
From Slate ● Mar. 1, 2019
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