Pompoms Meaning in English

word · lemma: pompom

US

ˈpɑmpɑmz

PAHM-pahmz

UK

pˈɒmpəmz

POM-puhmz

Definition

Pompoms are small, fluffy balls made of fabric or yarn, often used for decoration or by cheerleaders during performances.

Usage & Nuances

Most common in the context of cheerleading; also refers to decorative balls on hats, crafts, or clothing. Usually plural ('pompoms') for cheerleading. Not to be confused with 'pompadour' or 'pompadour hair'.

• Spanish: pompón - borlas (decorativas)
• Portuguese (BR): pompons - borlas (decorativas)
• Portuguese (PT): pompom - borlas (decorativas)
• Chinese (Simplified): 彩球 - 毛球
• Chinese (Traditional): 綵球 - 毛球
• Hindi: झुमके - पोम्पॉम (सजावटी गेंद)
• Arabic: شرابات - كرات زينة (للتشجيع)
• Bengali: পমপম - তুলতুলে বল
• Russian: помпоны - помпоны (декоративные шарики)
• Japanese: ポンポン
• Vietnamese: quả pompom - quả bông trang trí
• Korean: 폼폼 - 솜방울
• Turkish: ponpon - ponpon topu
• Urdu: پوم پوم - رنگین گولے (سجاوٹ کے لیے)
• Indonesian: pom-pom - bola pom-pom

Example Sentences

The cheerleaders waved their pompoms at the football game.

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She glued small pompoms onto her hat for decoration.

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Children played with colorful pompoms in art class.

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My dog loves chewing on the pompoms from my slippers.

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Can you believe they lost a pompom during the halftime show?

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Those handmade pompoms on the scarf are so cute!

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