1
: one that is grungy
2
: rock music incorporating elements of punk rock and heavy metal
also
: the untidy fashions typical of fans of grunge
grunger
noun
ˈgrən-jər
Examples of grunge in a Sentence
I'm a fan of grunge.
I cleared the grunge out of the drains.
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Its raw energy captured the spirit of the era and played a pivotal role in bringing grunge music to the mainstream.
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Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Flipper’s most famous fan, however, was grunge-rock titan Kurt Cobain.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025
Taylor Momsen Taylor Momsen opted for her signature grunge aesthetic, comprised of dramatic smoky eyes and a white lipstick shade.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 7 Sep. 2025
Leather jackets are versatile and can add a grunge twist to your fall outfits, which Katie Holmes just proved in her latest look.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
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Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Flipper’s most famous fan, however, was grunge-rock titan Kurt Cobain.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025
Taylor Momsen Taylor Momsen opted for her signature grunge aesthetic, comprised of dramatic smoky eyes and a white lipstick shade.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 7 Sep. 2025
Leather jackets are versatile and can add a grunge twist to your fall outfits, which Katie Holmes just proved in her latest look.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for grunge
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“Grunge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grunge. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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