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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For a less innocent take, a patchwork slip from Moschino — thrown over a slouchy pair of men’s jeans — channels a bit of ‘90s grunge attitude.
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Ari Stark, Footwear News, 27 June 2025
Olivia Rodrigo’s Guts Tour The vibe: ’90s grunge meets glamour.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 9 June 2025
Before leaning into the contemporary style she's known for now, the actress was a poster girl for the time's grunge aesthetic.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 29 May 2025
But mostly, Cronenberg jacks up his own career-long obsessions with glop and grunge and decay to fever pitch.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2025
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Ari Stark, Footwear News, 27 June 2025
Olivia Rodrigo’s Guts Tour The vibe: ’90s grunge meets glamour.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 9 June 2025
Before leaning into the contemporary style she's known for now, the actress was a poster girl for the time's grunge aesthetic.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 29 May 2025
But mostly, Cronenberg jacks up his own career-long obsessions with glop and grunge and decay to fever pitch.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 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 4 Jul. 2025.
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