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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Elements of grunge are found across retro knitwear silhouettes like sweater vests and cardigans.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 6 Aug. 2025
Rocker Molly Martin performed after, captivating with her commanding presence and grunge tracks.
—Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
By the time the title dropped, the group had already brought grunge to the mainstream.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
The capsule’s grunge distressed look makes this Disney collection for the punks and cool kids.
—Violet Goldstone, Footwear News, 19 May 2025
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 6 Aug. 2025
Rocker Molly Martin performed after, captivating with her commanding presence and grunge tracks.
—Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
By the time the title dropped, the group had already brought grunge to the mainstream.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
The capsule’s grunge distressed look makes this Disney collection for the punks and cool kids.
—Violet Goldstone, Footwear News, 19 May 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 21 Aug. 2025.
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