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.
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Inspired by oversized, ‘90s grunge, it can be layered over T-shirts, flannels, dresses, long-sleeves, skirts, sweaters, and more.
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2025
The record showcases a mix of Chaney’s influences ranging from hard country to bluegrass to grunge, and the lyrics are true-to-life.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 19 Sep. 2025
Call it grunge style for today’s generation.
—Blue Carreon, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Its raw energy captured the spirit of the era and played a pivotal role in bringing grunge music to the mainstream.
—Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2025
The record showcases a mix of Chaney’s influences ranging from hard country to bluegrass to grunge, and the lyrics are true-to-life.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 19 Sep. 2025
Call it grunge style for today’s generation.
—Blue Carreon, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Its raw energy captured the spirit of the era and played a pivotal role in bringing grunge music to the mainstream.
—Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 10 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for grunge
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“Grunge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grunge. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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