pom-pom

British

/ ˈpɒmpɒm /

noun

Also called: pompom. an automatic rapid-firing, small-calibre cannon, esp a type of anti-aircraft cannon used in World War II

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Etymology

Origin of pom-pom

C19: of imitative origin

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pom-pom

It’s a generally busy period of year for the aquarium, amid school holidays, but crowds have been flocking to the penguin exhibit to catch a glimpse of the glorified pom-pom.

From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2024

Coppom, carrying a gold pom-pom, was escorted onto the field by Sanders during the spring game in April.

From Seattle Times ● Jul. 28, 2023

He was wearing a pink, woolly winter hat with a pom-pom, inexplicably, and he sounded like Caesar rallying the troops.

From New York Times ● May 31, 2023

“It could be a lesson plan, a podcast, an illustration, a friendship, a silly pom-pom table. I like imagining nothings into somethings.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 22, 2022

Whereas my hat…It’s made of soft white wool, with a ribbed pattern, and a big yarn pom-pom at the top.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy

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