ponytail
noun
po·ny·tail
ˈpō-nē-ˌtāl 
: a hairstyle in which the hair is pulled together and banded usually at the back of the head so as to resemble a pony's tail
Examples of ponytail in a Sentence
She usually wears her hair pulled back in a ponytail.
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Her hair was styled in an effortless loose ponytail, completing the ensemble with understated ease.
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Essence, 27 Mar. 2026
The American Academy of Dermatology Association recommends avoiding high ponytails and other tight hairstyles that can pull on the hairline, leading to traction alopecia (hair loss due to pulling).
—Nicole Hernandez, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
Maria Antonia, wearing her long brown hair in a ponytail, didn’t hesitate.
—Mica Rosenberg, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
The girls danced and sang to Taylor Swift blaring through speakers, their ponytails tied up with red sparkly ribbons and their small hands waving shiny pom-poms as their giggles filled the football field.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 23 Mar. 2026
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Essence, 27 Mar. 2026
The American Academy of Dermatology Association recommends avoiding high ponytails and other tight hairstyles that can pull on the hairline, leading to traction alopecia (hair loss due to pulling).
—Nicole Hernandez, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
Maria Antonia, wearing her long brown hair in a ponytail, didn’t hesitate.
—Mica Rosenberg, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
The girls danced and sang to Taylor Swift blaring through speakers, their ponytails tied up with red sparkly ribbons and their small hands waving shiny pom-poms as their giggles filled the football field.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 23 Mar. 2026
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“Ponytail.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ponytail. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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ponytail
noun
po·ny·tail
ˈpō-nē-ˌtāl
: a hairstyle in which the hair is pulled together and banded usually at the back of the head so as to resemble the tail of a pony
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