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 From scrunchies to claw clips, our street style photographer Acielle is noticing the flower power on show attendees. Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 31 Jan. 2024 These scrunchies are gentle on your hair, preventing breakage and damage. Kathy Barr, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2023 Add classic stripes into the outfit with Alex Mill’s button-down shirt, and a pop of red with Jennifer Behr’s crimson scrunchie. Megan O'Sullivan, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2024 Including a silk pillowcase, sleep mask, and two scrunchies, this elegant set will leave them looking and feeling luxurious each morning. Jamie Fischer, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2023 The set includes one satin curler, claw clip, detangling brush, hair scrunchies, and a wide-toothed comb. Talia Connor, Rolling Stone, 7 Dec. 2023 The scrunchies keep hair crease- and tangle-free, too. Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 21 Sep. 2023 From smaller, daintier hair ties suited for collarbone-length hair to big hair bows that still manage to be lightweight, these scrunchies are easy to put on and even easier to style. Michelle Rostamian, Allure, 1 Feb. 2024 And yet cubicles, like scrunchies, are back, spurred by demand from employers and employees alike. Ellen Rosen, New York Times, 19 Dec. 2023

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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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“Scrunchie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scrunchie. Accessed 29 Mar. 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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