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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Leather jackets are versatile and can add a grunge twist to your fall outfits, which Katie Holmes just proved in her latest look.
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Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
Ortega and her team incorporate elements of goth, grunge, and punk into her red carpet looks from head to toe, leaving no detail unexamined, but the latest iteration may be her grungiest yet—in a good way!
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 29 Aug. 2025
Influenced by pop, grunge, and the emergence of supermodels, the nail trends of the ’90s reflected aesthetic rebellion and were full of personality.
—Jeanne Ballion, Glamour, 29 Aug. 2025
Indie’s predecessor scenes, such as ’90s grunge or ’70s post-punk, were all rooted in real-life neighborhood venues where bands, listeners, and journalists mingled.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 29 Aug. 2025
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Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
Ortega and her team incorporate elements of goth, grunge, and punk into her red carpet looks from head to toe, leaving no detail unexamined, but the latest iteration may be her grungiest yet—in a good way!
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 29 Aug. 2025
Influenced by pop, grunge, and the emergence of supermodels, the nail trends of the ’90s reflected aesthetic rebellion and were full of personality.
—Jeanne Ballion, Glamour, 29 Aug. 2025
Indie’s predecessor scenes, such as ’90s grunge or ’70s post-punk, were all rooted in real-life neighborhood venues where bands, listeners, and journalists mingled.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 29 Aug. 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 9 Sep. 2025.
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