Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pom

Noun
/pɒm/
Definition
Pom is a colloquial term often used to refer to an English person, particularly in Australia and New Zealand.
Examples
  • When I visited Australia, everyone kept calling me a pom.
  • He brought a basket of pomes to the picnic.
Meaning
In some contexts, it can also refer to an apple, especially in British slang.
Synonyms
  • Brit
  • Englishman
  • Apple (in a different context)