scrunchie
noun
scrunch·ie
ˈskrən-chē 
ˈskru̇n-
variants
or scrunchy
plural scrunchies
: a fabric-covered elastic used for holding back hair (as in a ponytail)
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Add a billowy blouse to give the outfit a more romantic vibe, and play around with the season’s hottest accessories—hair scarves, big scrunchies, chunky jewelry—to highlight your personal style.
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Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 12 June 2026
Among them is 76-year-old Señora Flores, who on this March morning is dressed in an elaborately appliquéd turquoise cardigan and matching tank top, her long gray hair secured with a satin scrunchie at the top of her head.
—Megan Greenwell, Bloomberg, 9 June 2026
While a plain old pony secured with a scrunchie will do the trick, there are plenty of more elevated alternatives to try.
—Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 25 May 2026
Princess Lilibet, dressed in an all-red outfit and matching scrunchie, sat on the floor facing her mother while Meghan, donning a lilac overcoat, took a selfie of the mother-daughter pair in the mirror.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 18 May 2026
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Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 12 June 2026
Among them is 76-year-old Señora Flores, who on this March morning is dressed in an elaborately appliquéd turquoise cardigan and matching tank top, her long gray hair secured with a satin scrunchie at the top of her head.
—Megan Greenwell, Bloomberg, 9 June 2026
While a plain old pony secured with a scrunchie will do the trick, there are plenty of more elevated alternatives to try.
—Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 25 May 2026
Princess Lilibet, dressed in an all-red outfit and matching scrunchie, sat on the floor facing her mother while Meghan, donning a lilac overcoat, took a selfie of the mother-daughter pair in the mirror.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 18 May 2026
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“Scrunchie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scrunchie. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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scrunchie
noun
scrunch·ie
variants
or scrunchy
plural scrunchies
: a fabric-covered elastic used for holding back hair (as in a ponytail)
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