pomade

American  

[po-meyd, -mahd, poh-] / pɒˈmeɪd, -ˈmɑd, poʊ- /

noun

1. a scented ointment, especially one used for the scalp or for dressing the hair.

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verb (used with object)

pomaded, pomading

1. to dress with pomade; apply pomade to.

pomade British  

/ -ˈmeɪd, pəˈmɑːd /

noun

1. a perfumed oil or ointment put on the hair, as to make it smooth and shiny

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verb

1. (tr) to put pomade on

Etymology

Origin of pomade

1555–65; earlier pommade < French < Italian pomata (so called because apples were originally an ingredient), equivalent to pom ( a ) apple (< Latin, plural (taken in VL as feminine singular) of pōmum fruit) + -ata -ade ¹. See pomatum

Example Sentences

“Let me slick back your hair with this pomade.”

From Literature

They slicked back their hair with pomade and put on matching outfits, thus giving the impression of being twins.

From Literature

We were close enough that I could smell the pomade coming off that immaculate pompadour.

From Los Angeles Times

And when the Fuller company had manufacturing problems, they began making their own products: scalp creams, oil shampoos and pomades that they mixed at home and poured into old mayonnaise jars.

From New York Times

Stan had his hair dyed, chemically straightened and slicked with pomade to achieve the drummer’s sweaty, dirty locks.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• coat
• grease