Entry 2 senses · 2 variants Webster, 1913 Pomatum · Po·ma·tum · IPA /pəˈmɑdəm/ n. v. t. 01 n. A perfumed unguent or composition, chiefly used in dressing the hair; pomade. 1. A perfumed unguent or composition, chiefly used in dressing the hair; pomade. 02 v. t. To dress with pomatum. 1. To dress with pomatum.