ponytail
UK: /ˈpəʊ.ni.teɪl/ | US: /ˈpoʊ.ni.teɪl/
n. a hairstyle in which the hair is gathered and tied at the back of the head, resembling the tail of a horse
The word "ponytail" combines "pony" (referring to a small horse) and "tail" (the rear appendage of an animal). It emerged in the mid-18th century to describe a hairstyle where hair is gathered and hangs loosely like a horse's tail. The analogy highlights the visual resemblance between the hairstyle and the tail of a pony, emphasizing simplicity and functionality.
She tied her hair into a ponytail before going for a run.
The dancer’s ponytail swayed with every movement.
He prefers wearing a ponytail to keep his hair out of his face.
The little girl asked her mother to braid her ponytail.
A high ponytail can give a sleek and polished look.