Pomade

Pronunciation: /pəˈmeɪd/

Definitions of pomade

noun a scented ointment applied to the hair or scalp for cosmetic purposes

Example Sentences

A1 I use pomade to style my hair.

A2 She bought a new pomade for her hair.

B1 The pomade I bought has a strong hold.

B2 He applied the pomade carefully to avoid greasy hair.

C1 The salon recommended a high-quality pomade for my hair type.

C2 The celebrity's hairstylist created a signature look using a special pomade.

Examples of pomade in a Sentence

formal The hairstylist used pomade to create a sleek and polished look for the client.

informal I ran out of pomade, so I need to buy more for styling my hair.

slang This pomade is the bomb - it gives my hair the perfect texture and hold.

figurative His words were like pomade, smoothing over any rough edges in the conversation.

Grammatical Forms of pomade

• past tense: pomaded
• plural: pomades
• comparative: more pomade
• superlative: most pomade
• present tense: pomades
• future tense: will pomade
• perfect tense: have pomaded
• continuous tense: is pomading
• singular: pomade
• positive degree: pomade
• infinitive: to pomade
• gerund: pomading
• participle: pomading

Origin and Evolution of pomade

First Known Use: 1655 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'pomade' originated from the French word 'pommade', which is derived from the Latin word 'pomum' meaning 'apple'. This is because early forms of pomade were scented with apple fragrance.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a scented ointment for the hair, pomade has evolved to encompass a variety of hair styling products with different textures and finishes.