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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There were floral smocks, strapless dresses, oversized jackets and a grunge overtone with messy ‘just got out of bed’ hair.
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Laia Farran Graves, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Formed in 1991 in Calabasas, California, Incubus is an alternative rock band that combines elements of heavy metal, hip-hop, funk, and grunge.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 27 Feb. 2025
Nevermind, which is easily the group's biggest release and a grunge masterpiece, steps up from No. 6 to No. 4.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
London Fashion Week street style is notorious for having grunge inclinations.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 25 Feb. 2025
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Laia Farran Graves, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Formed in 1991 in Calabasas, California, Incubus is an alternative rock band that combines elements of heavy metal, hip-hop, funk, and grunge.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 27 Feb. 2025
Nevermind, which is easily the group's biggest release and a grunge masterpiece, steps up from No. 6 to No. 4.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
London Fashion Week street style is notorious for having grunge inclinations.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 25 Feb. 2025
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“Grunge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grunge. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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