pouf

noun

ˈpüf How to pronounce pouf (audio)
variants or less commonly pouffe
1
: puff sense 3b(3)
2
: a bouffant or fluffy part of a garment or accessory
3
: ottoman sense 2
poufed adjective
or pouffed
ˈpüft How to pronounce pouf (audio)

Examples of pouf in a Sentence

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With a bouclé texture and crisp white color, this pouf ottoman is just the right pairing for your seating needs. — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2025 Now’s your chance to snag a deal on this plush pouf that supplies extra seating but won’t overwhelm smaller spaces. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 7 May 2026 Most noteworthy is this textured pouf that’s 60% off—the largest discount of anything on our list. — Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 May 2026 If additional seating is needed, consider poufs or benches that can be tucked away when not in use. — Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 3 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pouf

Word History

Etymology

French pouf, something inflated, of imitative origin

First Known Use

1817, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of pouf was in 1817

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“Pouf.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pouf. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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