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)
Examples of scrunchie in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Her store sells vintage clothing, turquoise bracelets and earrings, silk scrunchies, moonstone rings, antiques, locally made and fair trade pieces, scented candles, and more.
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Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 14 Mar. 2024
Embracing ’90s style, the Idol star paired a simple white baby tee with an cargo-style olive green miniskirt (here’s a similar one!), pulling her hair back with a scrunchie and, of course, accessorizing with black sunglasses.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 20 Mar. 2024
From scrunchies to claw clips, our street style photographer Acielle is noticing the flower power on show attendees.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 31 Jan. 2024
These scrunchies are gentle on your hair, preventing breakage and damage.
—Kathy Barr, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2023
Add classic stripes into the outfit with Alex Mill’s button-down shirt, and a pop of red with Jennifer Behr’s crimson scrunchie.
—Megan O'Sullivan, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2024
Including a silk pillowcase, sleep mask, and two scrunchies, this elegant set will leave them looking and feeling luxurious each morning.
—Jamie Fischer, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2023
The set includes one satin curler, claw clip, detangling brush, hair scrunchies, and a wide-toothed comb.
—Talia Connor, Rolling Stone, 7 Dec. 2023
The scrunchies keep hair crease- and tangle-free, too.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 21 Sep. 2023
Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 14 Mar. 2024
Embracing ’90s style, the Idol star paired a simple white baby tee with an cargo-style olive green miniskirt (here’s a similar one!), pulling her hair back with a scrunchie and, of course, accessorizing with black sunglasses.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 20 Mar. 2024
From scrunchies to claw clips, our street style photographer Acielle is noticing the flower power on show attendees.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 31 Jan. 2024
These scrunchies are gentle on your hair, preventing breakage and damage.
—Kathy Barr, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2023
Add classic stripes into the outfit with Alex Mill’s button-down shirt, and a pop of red with Jennifer Behr’s crimson scrunchie.
—Megan O'Sullivan, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2024
Including a silk pillowcase, sleep mask, and two scrunchies, this elegant set will leave them looking and feeling luxurious each morning.
—Jamie Fischer, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2023
The set includes one satin curler, claw clip, detangling brush, hair scrunchies, and a wide-toothed comb.
—Talia Connor, Rolling Stone, 7 Dec. 2023
The scrunchies keep hair crease- and tangle-free, too.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 21 Sep. 2023
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First Known Use
1989, in the meaning defined above
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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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