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Meaning of "pom-pom" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD POM-POM

Of imitative origin.
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PRONUNCIATION OF POM-POM

pom-pom  [ˈpɒmpɒm] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF POM-POM

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Pom-Pom is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES POM-POM MEAN IN ENGLISH?

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Pom-pom

A pom-pom – also spelled pom-pon, pompom or pompon – is a loose, fluffy, decorative ball or tuft of fibrous material. Pom-poms may come in many colors, sizes, and varieties and are made from a wide array of materials, including wool, cotton, paper, plastic, and occasionally feathers. Pom-poms are shaken by cheerleaders and sports fans during spectator sports. Small decorative pom-poms may be attached to clothing; these are sometimes called toories or bobbles. Pom-pom is derived from the French word pompon, which refers to a small decorative ball made of fabric or feathers.

Definition of pom-pom in the English dictionary

The definition of pom-pom in the dictionary is an automatic rapid-firing, small-calibre cannon, esp a type of anti-aircraft cannon used in World War II Also called: pompom.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH POM-POM


pom
pɒm
pompom
ˈpɒmpɒm

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE POM-POM

pom
pomace
pomaceous
pomade
pomander
pomato
pomatum
Pombal
pombe
pome
pomegranate
pomelo
Pomerania
Pomeranian
pomeroy
pomfret
pomfret-cake
pomiculture
pomiferous
pommee

WORDS THAT END LIKE POM-POM

atom
bathroom
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bottom
com
custom
dom
freedom
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kingdom
mom
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random
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som
tom
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whom

Synonyms and antonyms of pom-pom in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «pom-pom» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF POM-POM

Find out the translation of pom-pom to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of pom-pom from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «pom-pom» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

聚甲醛,聚甲醛
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

pom - pom
570 millions of speakers

English

pom-pom
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

पोम पोम
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

بوم بوم
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

помпонами
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

pom -pom
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

পম পম
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

pom -pom
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pom-pom
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Bommel
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

対空高速射砲
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

고사포
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Pom-pom
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

pom-pom
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பொம்ரேனியன் என்னும் பொம்ரேனியன்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पोम-पोम
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

pom pom
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

pom - pom
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

pom-pom
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

помпонами
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

pom-pom
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

pom - pom
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

pom- pom
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

pom- pom
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

pom - pom
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of pom-pom

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «POM-POM»

The term «pom-pom» is quite widely used and occupies the 33.912 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «POM-POM» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about pom-pom

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QUOTES WITH «POM-POM»

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «POM-POM»

Discover the use of pom-pom in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to pom-pom and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Pom-Pom Pals
Whether making cuddly poms for yourself or ones to trade with friends, this playful guide will help you create adorable and easy pom-pom characters with real personality. Hours of fun for oneeven better with friends!
Alison Jenkins, 2008
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P Is for Pom Pom!: A Cheerleading Alphabet
"Introduces cheerleading through photographs and brief text that uses one word relating to cheerleading for each letter of the alphabet"--Provided by publisher.
Laura Purdie Salas, 2009
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The yellow pom-pom hat
Jane dislikes the hat Grandmother knits for her and tries several ways to get out of wearing it without hurting Grandmother's feelings.
Geraldine Kaye, 1976
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It's Not about the Pom-poms: How a 40-year-old Mom Became ...
A mother, dietician, divorcee and first-time NFL cheerleader at age 40 shares her story of overcoming a bad marriage, becoming "unstuck" and finding renewed confidence and even love again at midlife. 50,000 first printing.
Laura Vikmanis, 2012
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Pom-pom
Hugo Felix, Anne Caldwell. MUSICAL SYNOPSIS Act I Page 1. Opening Chorus б 2. Behind The Scenes No i3 and elize 17 3. Only One Hour Bertrand 22 4. Ром -Ром paulette, as "pom pom" with chorus 26 4» Apache Dance Parody , si 5. zim  ...
Hugo Felix, Anne Caldwell, 1916
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Pom-Pom Magnets
INSTRUCTIONS 1. ~*. i.r 7.' . . . For ledf, use green sTem dnd refer To Fig. 7 To form ledf,' shope ds l SUPPLIES A desired. Glue To secure. * il/A" red pom-pom a Refer To Fig. 8 ond use pink sTem To * l/2" ordnge pom-pom shope flower; glue ...
‎2009
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A Dog Named Pom Pom And Friends: The World Of Imagination ...
Champer The Dog, went to the gym twice a week and when he was at home, he took long walks around the neighborhood and met more of Pom Pom The Dog's friends. Champer The Dog, in just a few months of eating right and exercising ...
Patricia A. Lopez, 2014
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Pom Pom the Podgy Bear:
Sandra Christina Shaw.
Sandra Christina Shaw, 2014
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Pom-Pom's big win
Margaret Allen. ~ ~ ~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ٠،كل تنا؛هم كلها به« ٠،كا تنك« لمقككلإ يه« ٠تنهلميم «كا. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~~ ~ ~~~~ ~~~ ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~~~ ~~~ ~ ~~ ~~ ~~~~~ ~
Margaret Allen, 1999
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Stitch 'n Bitch: The Knitter's Handbook
Shake. Your. Pom-Pom. /ome folks insist on calling these fuzzy balls "pompons," but to me that final n makes this item sound like some kind of feminine protection product. I have no idea what the derivation of this word is, but if you want to ...
Debbie Stoller, 2003

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «POM-POM»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term pom-pom is used in the context of the following news items.
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Ariana Grande Launches Marshmallow-Scented Fragrance
The pom-pom is just an added wink that makes me smile every time I use the fragrance.” Ariana Grande. (Photo : Ariana Grande Fragrances). «Fashion & Style, Jul 15»
2
A few tough public moments for Iowa athletics
“That red pom-pom concept, great intention. Red, white and blue, we're going to celebrate America and the red overwhelmed and it backfired. «The Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and Headlines, Jul 15»
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Modern Dance Festival in Fort Worth ends with a flourish
DGDG lightened the mood with Georgiou's playful, humorous Under Her Skin, a kind of pom-pom war between three dolls gone wild and a pair ... «Dallas Morning News, Jul 15»
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Special Olympics Flame of Hope Carried Through Corona del Mar
Adding to the festive air, the 60-member, pom-pom-waving CdM High School pep squad formed a pathway of Dignitaries honor for the athletes ... «Newport Beach Independent Newspaper, Jul 15»
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See Ariana Grande's New Perfume Bottle
The pom-pom is just an added wink that makes me smile every time I use the fragrance." Ari's signature scent, which smells like fruits, florals, ... «Twist Magazine, Jul 15»
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Who Is OMI, 'Cheerleader' Singer?
It wasn't until Ultra Music tasked the young German producer Felix Jaehn with remixing OMI's track that "Cheerleader" went all pom-pom on the ... «2paragraphs.com, Jul 15»
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Hats off to Gemma in knitting challenge
... cake, yarn, knitting needles, crochet hooks and patterns, plus good company and support from experienced knitters and pom-pom makers. «Border Counties Advertizer, Jul 15»
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MS MR on Redefining Gender Roles and Staying DIY
“We get off on thriving in constraints,” responds singer Lizzy Plapinger, who shares an uncanny resemblance to Katy Perry in fur pom-pom ... «New York Magazine, Jul 15»
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Crystal Lake Park District offers dance, pom-poms camps
Two pom-pom camps, one for ages 4 to 6 years old and another for those 7 to 14 years old, will be offered this July. Attendees will learn ... «Northwest Herald, Jul 15»
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Jerry Hall and daughter Georgia May Jagger enjoy ocean dip at St …
Jerry opted for a simple yet stylish white kaftan which was emblazoned with pretty pom-pom detailing around the hem. The pretty design also ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Pom-Pom [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/pom-pom>. Apr 2024 ».
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