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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:
- "Pom-pom" is often used in a more informal or playful context, such as cheerleading.
- "Pompon" is the original French term and is more likely to be used in formal or technical contexts, like fashion.
- Both words describe a fluffy or tufted ball, but "pom-pom" is commonly seen in English-speaking countries.
- If you're talking about cheerleaders, "pom-pom" is the go-to spelling.
- Remember: "pom-pom" has a playful double use of "pom" for fun contexts.
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