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

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There will also be a limited run of Lunar New Year collaboration pieces including T-shirts and totes from Carhartt WIP; a snake necklace by Simone Rocha; a collaborative Vera bag from Hai; hair scrunchies, necklace and earrings from YVMIN; a head scarf by Shushu/Tong, and rubber clogs by Deathmask. Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 15 Jan. 2025 Each monthly box contains four to six items, such as cute school supplies, jewelry, face masks, scrunchies, bath bombs, and lip gloss. Jessica Booth, Parents, 16 Dec. 2024 Find it on Amazon Sleep Without Damaging Your Hair Using Kitsch Satin Hair Scrunchies Salons also have the best hair ties, like these satin Kitsch scrunchies, which won’t crease or break your hair. Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024 My daughter now loves scrunchies, which is really odd. Jordan Greene, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for scrunchie 

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 22 Jan. 2025.

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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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