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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Then, use a headband or scrunchie to pull your hair away from your face.
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Jasmine Thompson, Health, 30 Nov. 2025
These tiny-but-terrific stocking stuffers are anything but tossaways — anyone on your list is bound to appreciate these practical hair clips, warm socks, and scrunchies that start at $9.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 28 Nov. 2025
Hair accessories make a great choice too—think claw clips, satin pillowcases, or these adorable Hello Kitty scrunchies for the teen or tween on your list.
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2025
Channel gorpcore with a tank top, a funnel-neck jacket, and track pants, or try your hand at Scandi styling with a chunky cardigan, a full skirt, and an oversized scrunchie.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 14 Nov. 2025
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Jasmine Thompson, Health, 30 Nov. 2025
These tiny-but-terrific stocking stuffers are anything but tossaways — anyone on your list is bound to appreciate these practical hair clips, warm socks, and scrunchies that start at $9.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 28 Nov. 2025
Hair accessories make a great choice too—think claw clips, satin pillowcases, or these adorable Hello Kitty scrunchies for the teen or tween on your list.
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2025
Channel gorpcore with a tank top, a funnel-neck jacket, and track pants, or try your hand at Scandi styling with a chunky cardigan, a full skirt, and an oversized scrunchie.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 14 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for scrunchie
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“Scrunchie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scrunchie. Accessed 18 Dec. 2025.
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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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