“Pampas” or “Pompous”—Which to use?

“Pampas” or “Pompous”

Overview

pampas / pompous are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

pampas: (noun) the vast grassy plains of northern Argentina.

pompous: (adjective) characterized by pomp and ceremony and stately display.

Pronunciation

pampas: p·AE·m·p·ah·z

pompous: p·AA·m·p·ah·s

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Examples in Context

Examples of “pampas”

…cattle on the South American pampas at 48 million animals.
…border, then across the Bolivian pampas to Uyuni and Oruro.
…including Digitaria prurient, Oplismenus compositus, Pampas grass, Panicum nephehphilum, Paspalum conjugatum,…
Savage Pampas (1945)

Examples of “pompous”

…smile, when confronted with such pompous pretensions, excite the contempt of…
…Osborne; but she found him pompous.
pompous ass (1967)
…his own, the tiresome and pompous music master Somarone.
…the Duke (initially unpredictable and pompous, she guided him into at…
…as some of the most pompous nonsense I ever let slip…
…and the music sounding "too pompous".
…though often ones with a pompous or dignified bearing.

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