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Definition of pomade

pomade

/poʊˈmeɪd/
po · made
Plural:pomades
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Past Simple:pomaded
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Past Participle:pomaded
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Present Participle:pomading
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pomade Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A scented ointment, wax, or water-based substance applied to the hair and scalp to style it and give it a glossy, slick appearance.

Example

"The barber worked a small dab of pomade into his client's hair to keep the classic side part neatly in place."

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• verb

1

To apply pomade to (the hair) in order to groom, smooth, or style it.

Example

"Before going on stage, the singer carefully pomaded his hair until every strand lay flat."

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• Rhymes for pomade

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 16th century from French pommade, from Italian pomata, ultimately derived from Latin pomum ('fruit, apple'), because the ointment was originally made by mashing apples with animal fat and aromatic herbs.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pomade. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pomade
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