pom pom

Cheerleader's shaken accessory

A pom pom is a fluffy ball made of yarn, paper, or plastic strips, used as decoration or waved by cheerleaders: The cheerleaders shook their pom poms during the halftime show.

Smaller versions appear on winter hats or as craft decorations.

Also spelled pom-pom or pompon.

craft

yarn

Twisted strand for crafts

  • fluffySoft and light-textured
  • tuftCluster joined below
  • tasselOrnamental hanging cluster

fringe · trim · embellishment · DIY · handmade · puff · bobble · bundle · strand · loop

fashion

beanie

Snug brimless cap

trim · fringe · tassel · bobble · embellishment · scarf · slipper · earring · handbag · zipper pull

festive

celebration

Festive event marking occasion

garland · streamer · confetti · party · carnival · fiesta · float · homecoming · pep rally · balloon

cheerleading

squad

Small working group

tumbling · pyramid · formation · flyer · base · spotter · competition · sideline · chants · cheers

colorful

vibrant

Full of life, intensity

glittery · shimmery · sparkly · bright · neon · pastel · foil · iridescent · glossy · shiny

Categories
Opposites
decorative form/texture

pom pomspike

Sharp rise or point

tassel · sharp edge

cheerleading props

pom pomflag

Cloth symbol or signal

banner · sign · pennant · megaphone · baton

Family

pom, poms

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G