How to Use pouf in a Sentence

pouf

noun
  • Add an ottoman or pouf for lazy days of propping up your feet.
    — Lea Schneider, Twin Cities, 24 Apr. 2017
  • Soft velvet and a gold base make this pleated pouf feel luxe and glam.
    — Emily Heller, Curbed, 3 May 2018
  • The top of his head was cut off by the framing edge (no yellow pouf).
    — Calvin Tomkins, The New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2017
  • The pouf can be used as an ottoman or as an extra seat for larger crowds.
    — Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 18 Oct. 2023
  • Her shorter, face-framing layers formed a pouf at the front of her hair.
    — Gabi Thorne, Allure, 6 Sep. 2023
  • Here, a brown leather pouf sits across from the brown sofa to tie the look together.
    — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2022
  • An awkward pouf of leaves crowned each collard plant, flaring up from a thick, scarred stem.
    — Jonathan Kauffman, Bon Appétit, 13 Apr. 2022
  • The hair that had once been bleach blond was now chestnut brown and rose in a country-club pouf above her head.
    — Sanjena Sathian, The Atlantic, 28 Sep. 2021
  • The cute ball pouf is great for those who don’t like clutter but still like to take relaxation to the max.
    — Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2023
  • From the front, Gaga’s hair looks swept back into the updo with a pouf at the crown of her head.
    — Gabi Thorne, Allure, 24 Aug. 2023
  • The pouf is available in six colors, including beige, brown, and dark gray.
    — Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 18 Oct. 2023
  • Her stylist pulled back a section of her rich brunette mane into a pony with a slight pouf at the base to add volume.
    — Gabi Thorne, Allure, 17 June 2022
  • Apply this body wash with a shower pouf to produce double the lather.
    — April Franzino, Good Housekeeping, 2 June 2022
  • Her front layers were left out of the pouf, weaving in and out of the longer sections around her face instead.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
  • The crown of her head was gathered up in a pouf, pinned at the back with a silver bow for more height and dimension.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Imagine sitting on this deck, leaning on a cotton pouf, drinking a glass of rosé as the sun sets?
    — Danielle Tullo, House Beautiful, 30 May 2018
  • Stuffed with foam beans, this chair is a supportive alternative to the bean bag poufs of your youth.
    — Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2025
  • Leather pouf searches have tripled and searches for wood and marble coasters have quadrupled.
    — Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 2 Oct. 2023
  • 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
  • This cute faux leather pouf is available in several cool and unusual colors like pink and blue.
    — Kaitlyn McInnis, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2023
  • Which begs the question, How did Pike decide on the floof-with-a-pouf for his workaday look?
    — Vanessa Armstrong, Vulture, 28 July 2022
  • Kylie Jenner stands atop a suede pouf next at home in Los Angeles.
    — Leanne Italie, Twin Cities, 30 Nov. 2019
  • The square design is available as an 18-inch-wide pouf or a 30-inch-wide ottoman.
    — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Mar. 2021
  • 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
  • Read on to find out which episodes have pouf for days, which ones could be zhuzhed up a bit, and the few that should be vacuumed up off the salon floor.
    — Vanessa Armstrong, Vulture, 28 July 2022
  • Brights are back, as is the pouf, popularized by Christian Lacroix.
    — Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2020
  • Polizzi popped on a leopard print top, oversized sunglasses, crimson lipstick and of course, put her hair up in the famous pouf.
    — Kaitlyn Frey, PEOPLE.com, 30 Apr. 2020
  • The 16-inch square pouf is designed for long-lasting outdoor use, and the polyester shell is water- and fade-resistant.
    — Samantha Driscoll, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2021
  • At the premiere of Second Act, Lopez shut down the red carpet in a giant, pink pouf dress.
    — Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 15 Aug. 2022
  • Give your space a new look without overhauling your furniture by adding a decorative touch like this pouf.
    — Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026

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