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
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Fanning had her hair up in a high ballerina bun held together by a black scrunchie.
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Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 11 Aug. 2023
Lace up the comfy sneakers Kate Middleton has worn (but in a different color), then pull up your hair into a secured ponytail with a reflective scrunchie.
—Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 1 Sep. 2023
Heavy or bulky items may cause the scrunchie to sag or have its secret storage feature exposed, while delicate stashes may become damaged when twisted around your ponytail.
—Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2023
Bring back the ‘90s with a scrunchie for just $9 (originally $16) (shown at the top) or this Fast and Free women’s running hat for $29 (originally $38).
—Kaylee Remington, cleveland, 10 Aug. 2023
For optimal comfort, tie hair up high in a loose bun and secure with a soft scrunchie, or embrace a quiet luxury aesthetic à la Succession and slick hair back underneath a smart cap.
—Lauren Burvill, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2023
An honorable mention goes to the rosette phenomenon, which makes an appearance with dainty decals on denim jackets, and 3D scrunchies for little ones.
—Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 4 Aug. 2023
Saweetie View full post on Instagram For her Coachella 2023 performance, Saweetie wore a teeny bra top made up of hair scrunchies.
—Carolyn Twersky, Seventeen, 22 Apr. 2023
These festive floppy silk scrunchies are on trend with the latest hair accessories and will help prevent hair damage and breakage.
—Town & Country, 1 Mar. 2023
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Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 11 Aug. 2023
Lace up the comfy sneakers Kate Middleton has worn (but in a different color), then pull up your hair into a secured ponytail with a reflective scrunchie.
—Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 1 Sep. 2023
Heavy or bulky items may cause the scrunchie to sag or have its secret storage feature exposed, while delicate stashes may become damaged when twisted around your ponytail.
—Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2023
Bring back the ‘90s with a scrunchie for just $9 (originally $16) (shown at the top) or this Fast and Free women’s running hat for $29 (originally $38).
—Kaylee Remington, cleveland, 10 Aug. 2023
For optimal comfort, tie hair up high in a loose bun and secure with a soft scrunchie, or embrace a quiet luxury aesthetic à la Succession and slick hair back underneath a smart cap.
—Lauren Burvill, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2023
An honorable mention goes to the rosette phenomenon, which makes an appearance with dainty decals on denim jackets, and 3D scrunchies for little ones.
—Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 4 Aug. 2023
Saweetie View full post on Instagram For her Coachella 2023 performance, Saweetie wore a teeny bra top made up of hair scrunchies.
—Carolyn Twersky, Seventeen, 22 Apr. 2023
These festive floppy silk scrunchies are on trend with the latest hair accessories and will help prevent hair damage and breakage.
—Town & Country, 1 Mar. 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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