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Pom-pom vs. Pompon
Pom-pom
/ˈpɒm ˌpɒm/Examples:
A cheerleader waved her pom-poms with enthusiasm during the game.The cat played with the pom-pom dangling from its toy.I knit a colorful hat and added a pom-pom on top for flair.
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This word has no antonymsPompon
Examples:
The cheerleader waved her pompons energetically.Craft stores often sell colorful pompons for DIY projects.The winter hat was adorned with a fluffy pompon on top.
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This word has no antonymsWays to tell them apart:
- A pom-pom typically refers to the fluffy accessory, often found on clothing or cheerleading uniforms.
- Pompon is the less common spelling but is still correct and used interchangeably with pom-pom.
- Remembering that pom-pom is used more frequently in English can help identify its mainstream usage.
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