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.”
Examples
simple
“She tied her hair in a ponytail before going for a run.”
contextual
“The athlete preferred wearing a high ponytail to keep her hair out of her face during the match.”
complex
“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.
Word family
NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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