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
noun
ˈgrən-jər
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
Portman rounded off her outfit with flat black biker boots made from vegan leather, giving the overall look a touch of ’90s grunge.
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Franziska Fuchs, Glamour, 27 Sep. 2024
Right now, New Yorkers are ushering in fall with stylish footwear callbacks to '50s film fashion, the swinging '60s, and '90s grunge.
—Erica Paige, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2024
The surprising mainstream success of grunge was a boon for the wider world of alternative and independent rock, with countless offshoots branching out from Chapel Hill, N.C., Louisville, Ky., Chicago and Washington, D.C.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 3 Sep. 2024
With some of Harry's campaign shot in black and white for the ultimate cool vibe (New York's popular Chelsea Hotel served as the backdrop), photographer Bruce Gilden was able to capture the essence of grunge, punk, rock and everything else Harry — and Blondie — epitomizes.
—Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 18 Sep. 2024
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Franziska Fuchs, Glamour, 27 Sep. 2024
Right now, New Yorkers are ushering in fall with stylish footwear callbacks to '50s film fashion, the swinging '60s, and '90s grunge.
—Erica Paige, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2024
The surprising mainstream success of grunge was a boon for the wider world of alternative and independent rock, with countless offshoots branching out from Chapel Hill, N.C., Louisville, Ky., Chicago and Washington, D.C.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 3 Sep. 2024
With some of Harry's campaign shot in black and white for the ultimate cool vibe (New York's popular Chelsea Hotel served as the backdrop), photographer Bruce Gilden was able to capture the essence of grunge, punk, rock and everything else Harry — and Blondie — epitomizes.
—Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 18 Sep. 2024
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“Grunge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grunge. Accessed 13 Oct. 2024.
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