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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While a plain old pony secured with a scrunchie will do the trick, there are plenty of more elevated alternatives to try.
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Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 25 May 2026
Princess Lilibet, dressed in an all-red outfit and matching scrunchie, sat on the floor facing her mother while Meghan, donning a lilac overcoat, took a selfie of the mother-daughter pair in the mirror.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 18 May 2026
Designed in polka-dot and plaid patterns, the scrunchies mimic the shell of the two claw clips, while the flat-lay clip is available in a clean, brushed silver shade.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
If scrunchies don’t appeal, clips are another option.
—Lit Hub Approved, Literary Hub, 23 Apr. 2026
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Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 25 May 2026
Princess Lilibet, dressed in an all-red outfit and matching scrunchie, sat on the floor facing her mother while Meghan, donning a lilac overcoat, took a selfie of the mother-daughter pair in the mirror.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 18 May 2026
Designed in polka-dot and plaid patterns, the scrunchies mimic the shell of the two claw clips, while the flat-lay clip is available in a clean, brushed silver shade.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
If scrunchies don’t appeal, clips are another option.
—Lit Hub Approved, Literary Hub, 23 Apr. 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 5 Jun. 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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