ponytail
noun/ˈpoʊniˌteɪl/
Frequency rank: #12,173 most common English word
Meaning
a hairstyle in which the hair is drawn back and fastened at the back or side of the head, hanging down like a tail.
Example sentence
She tied her hair into ponytail before going for a morning run.
Synonyms & related words
- braid
- pigtail
- plait
- updo
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