pomade

noun

po·​made pō-ˈmād How to pronounce pomade (audio) -ˈmäd How to pronounce pomade (audio)
: a perfumed ointment
especially : a fragrant hair dressing
pomade transitive verb

Examples of pomade in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Housed in a metallic-pink case, the talc-free palette has an innovative design that pairs velvety pomades with matching powders. Jenny Berg, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2024 Pump up the volume with this nourishing pomade, infused with conditioning vitamin B5, kaolin clay, and mineral pigments for flexible, all-day hold. Sarah Han, Allure, 5 Sep. 2024 Other possible culprits include heavy hair care products such as gels, pomades, waxes, and hairsprays—all of which can trigger acne cosmetica (breakouts stemming from things applied directly to the skin), per the American Academy of Dermatology. Jenna Ryu, SELF, 14 Aug. 2024 The new campaign stars supermodel Kirsty Hume and coincides with the debut of Merit’s new Brow Duo bundle, which includes the Brow 1990 pencil and the Brow 1980 pomade for only $44 (regularly $48). Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for pomade 

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Word History

Etymology

Middle French pommade ointment formerly made from apples, from Italian pomata, from pomo apple, from Late Latin pomum

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pomade was in 1598

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Cite this Entry

“Pomade.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pomade. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

pomade

noun
po·​made pō-ˈmād How to pronounce pomade (audio) -ˈmäd How to pronounce pomade (audio)
: a perfumed ointment
especially : a fragrant unguent for the hair or scalp

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