scrunchie

noun

scrunch·​ie ˈskrən-chē How to pronounce scrunchie (audio)
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

Recent Examples on the Web The scrunchies are a bonus, working their magic to reduce ridges caused by other, typically tight hair ties. Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 7 Oct. 2024 Best Stocking Stuffer for Women: Lululemon Uplifting Scrunchie Big Bow Courtesy of brand 3/31 Lululemon Uplifting Scrunchie Big Bow $16 Lululemon Glamour’s shopping director Brie Schwartz loves this bow scrunchie. Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 17 Sep. 2024 Plus the Slip skinny scrunchies have no expiration date. Jenny Berg, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2024 In neon green glasses, lightning bolt earrings and a bright red scrunchie pulling her hair into a side ponytail, Warthen said the event reminds her of her youth. Liam Rappleye, Detroit Free Press, 14 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for scrunchie 

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Word History

First Known Use

1989, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of scrunchie was in 1989

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Cite this Entry

“Scrunchie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scrunchie. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

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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