How to Use pouf in a Sentence

pouf

noun
  • Top each serving of pudding with some of the rhubarb and a nice pouf of cream.
    Jessica Battilana, SFChronicle.com, 12 June 2020
  • The top of his head was cut off by the framing edge (no yellow pouf).
    Calvin Tomkins, The New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2017
  • From the front, Gaga’s hair looks swept back into the updo with a pouf at the crown of her head.
    Gabi Thorne, Allure, 24 Aug. 2023
  • These pouf-sleeved, slim dresses harken back to the no-nonsense glamour of the 1940s.
    Steff Yotka, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2020
  • Here, a brown leather pouf sits across from the brown sofa to tie the look together.
    Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2022
  • Soft velvet and a gold base make this pleated pouf feel luxe and glam.
    Emily Heller, Curbed, 3 May 2018
  • Which begs the question, How did Pike decide on the floof-with-a-pouf for his workaday look?
    Vanessa Armstrong, Vulture, 28 July 2022
  • The cute ball pouf is great for those who don’t like clutter but still like to take relaxation to the max.
    Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2023
  • The hair that had once been bleach blond was now chestnut brown and rose in a country-club pouf above her head.
    Sanjena Sathian, The Atlantic, 28 Sep. 2021
  • Her shorter, face-framing layers formed a pouf at the front of her hair.
    Gabi Thorne, Allure, 6 Sep. 2023
  • Add an ottoman or pouf for lazy days of propping up your feet.
    Lea Schneider, Twin Cities, 24 Apr. 2017
  • At the premiere of Second Act, Lopez shut down the red carpet in a giant, pink pouf dress.
    Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 15 Aug. 2022
  • The square design is available as an 18-inch-wide pouf or a 30-inch-wide ottoman.
    Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Mar. 2021
  • Her stylist pulled back a section of her rich brunette mane into a pony with a slight pouf at the base to add volume.
    Gabi Thorne, Allure, 17 June 2022
  • The pouf can be used as an ottoman or as an extra seat for larger crowds.
    Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 18 Oct. 2023
  • Her curled hair was swept over the side, creating a perfect pouf that not even a Bumpit could help achieve.
    Gabi Thorne, Allure, 19 Sep. 2022
  • The rattan pouf by Franco Albini keeps the center of the room airy.
    Marni Elyse Katz, BostonGlobe.com, 6 Jan. 2023
  • An awkward pouf of leaves crowned each collard plant, flaring up from a thick, scarred stem.
    Jonathan Kauffman, Bon Appétit, 13 Apr. 2022
  • Above: Prop your feet on this pouf made of natural cowhide with nail-head detail.
    NOLA.com, 28 Feb. 2018
  • The pouf is available in six colors, including beige, brown, and dark gray.
    Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 18 Oct. 2023
  • The 16-inch square pouf is designed for long-lasting outdoor use, and the polyester shell is water- and fade-resistant.
    Samantha Driscoll, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2021
  • Kylie Jenner stands atop a suede pouf next at home in Los Angeles.
    Leanne Italie, Twin Cities, 30 Nov. 2019
  • Read on to find out which episodes have pouf for days, which ones could be zhuzhed up a bit, and the few that should be vacuumed up off the salon floor.
    Vanessa Armstrong, Vulture, 28 July 2022
  • Imagine sitting on this deck, leaning on a cotton pouf, drinking a glass of rosé as the sun sets?
    Danielle Tullo, House Beautiful, 30 May 2018
  • To make: Start by wrapping a handkerchief or piece of fabric around a pouf of batting.
    Charlyne Mattox, Country Living, 22 Feb. 2023
  • The shift brought consumers just a few direct messages away from scoring the teak bar cart or 1980s swivel pouf of their dreams.
    Washington Post, 26 Jan. 2022
  • Brights are back, as is the pouf, popularized by Christian Lacroix.
    Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2020
  • Apply this body wash with a shower pouf to produce double the lather.
    April Franzino, Good Housekeeping, 2 June 2022
  • Leather pouf searches have tripled and searches for wood and marble coasters have quadrupled.
    Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 2 Oct. 2023
  • The crisp white bedding, bamboo headboard, and Moroccan pouf pop against the saturated teal walls and ceiling and brighten the room.
    Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2023

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