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)
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Satin scrunchies for gentle styling and gentle, quick-dry hair towels to beat frizz.
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Tory Johnson, ABC News, 14 Feb. 2026
Swift lounges in a floral nightgown with her hair tied back in a scrunchie.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
Believe it or not, these scrunchies can also lend a helping hand in that department.
—Michelle Baricevic, InStyle, 4 Feb. 2026
Finally, secure the hair with the tie or scrunchie and loosen the top.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
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Tory Johnson, ABC News, 14 Feb. 2026
Swift lounges in a floral nightgown with her hair tied back in a scrunchie.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
Believe it or not, these scrunchies can also lend a helping hand in that department.
—Michelle Baricevic, InStyle, 4 Feb. 2026
Finally, secure the hair with the tie or scrunchie and loosen the top.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for scrunchie
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“Scrunchie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scrunchie. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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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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