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Definition of ponytail

ponytail

/ˈpoʊniˌteɪl/
po · ny · tail
Plural:ponytails
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Adjective:ponytailed
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ponytail Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A hairstyle in which the hair is gathered and fastened together at the back or crown of the head so that it hangs down freely like the tail of a pony.

Example

"She tied her long hair back into a neat ponytail before going out for her morning run."

• Nearby Words

pontoon
pony
ponyfish
ponytail
ponytailed
ponzu
poo

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-20th century as a compound of "pony" and "tail," because the gathered tuft of hair hanging down the back of the head resembles the tail of a pony.

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