Word Noun
ponytail
n.
countable
B1 Intermediate US /ˈpoʊniˌteɪɫ/ UK /pˈəʊnɪtˌeɪl/ pony·tail UK spelling ponytails
Definition
n.a hairstyle where you pull your hair back and tie it at the back of your head. It looks like the tail of a pony.
n.a hairstyle in which the hair is drawn back and secured at the rear of the head, allowing it to hang down freely.
Examples
“She tied her hair in a ponytail before going for a run.”
“The athlete preferred wearing a high ponytail to keep her hair out of her face during the match.”
“While often viewed as a casual or athletic choice, a sleek, low ponytail can also serve as a sophisticated look for formal events.”
Usage
Commonly used with the verbs 'wear', 'tie', or 'put up'.
Etymology
From pony + tail.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level B1 · Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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