pomatum (noun)

1. In the futuristic world of the science fiction novel, characters use advanced pomatum to style their hair.

2. The artist skillfully depicted a Victorian lady brushing pomatum through her hair in the oil painting.

3. Why did the hairdresser use pomatum? Because they wanted to give their customers a slick punchline!

4. The grand mirror in the Victorian mansion's dressing room reflected the array of pomatum containers on the elegant vanity table.