grunge

noun

ˈgrənj 

1

: one that is grungy

2

: rock music incorporating elements of punk rock and heavy metal

also : the untidy fashions typical of fans of grunge

grunger

ˈgrən-jər

noun

Examples of grunge in a Sentence

I'm a fan of grunge.

I cleared the grunge out of the drains.

Recent Examples on the Web

No More at the very dawn of the ’90s, while drummer Lynn Truell played in SF proto-grunge outfit Sister Double Happiness. — Reed Jackson, SPIN, 9 Oct. 2026

Does the story go into the ’90s and get into grunge and everything? — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 8 Oct. 2026

While the lobby is trés analogue, the rooms embrace modernity, and each features a lounge area that combines midcentury-modern furniture with art that evokes grunge-era irreverence. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

While this concert is one that resonates with rock fans, Slayyyter added a mix of grunge and pop to her set. — Rashad Alexander october 7, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

back-formation from grungy

First Known Use

1965, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for grunge

• lunge
• plunge
• sponge
• expunge
• muskellunge