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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Finally, secure the hair with the tie or scrunchie and loosen the top.
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Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
Nicola wore a white crop top and low-rise jeans, along with a cozy off-white lounge set and scrunchie.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 27 Jan. 2026
Silk scrunchies are a good gift idea for wives who are always tying their hair back for bed.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 23 Jan. 2026
The 20-piece collection spans brushes, hair ties headbands, scrunchies, bonnets, claw clips and bows.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 16 Jan. 2026
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Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
Nicola wore a white crop top and low-rise jeans, along with a cozy off-white lounge set and scrunchie.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 27 Jan. 2026
Silk scrunchies are a good gift idea for wives who are always tying their hair back for bed.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 23 Jan. 2026
The 20-piece collection spans brushes, hair ties headbands, scrunchies, bonnets, claw clips and bows.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 16 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 1 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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