ponytail
n. countable B1 Intermediate US //ˈpoʊniˌteɪɫ// UK //pˈəʊnɪtˌeɪl// pony·tail
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.
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.
From pony + tail.
Usage
Commonly used with the verbs 'wear', 'tie', or 'put up'.