scrunchie
noun
scrunch·ie
ˈskrən-chē 
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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Margaret sees that Ivan has gone back to speak to the little girl with the scrunchie.
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Sally Rooney, The New Yorker, 1 July 2024
Gone are the days of frying hair on the daily for a polished ‘do — this silky rod and scrunchies kit is super gentle on strands and is a great option for those looking to avoid excess heat damage, heavy product, or want to cut their glam routine time in half.
—Olivia Cigliano, WWD, 26 June 2024
This is also the installment in which Carrie criticizes new writer-beau Berger’s use of a scrunchie to accessorize a woman in his novel who is supposed to be a sophisticated New Yorker.
—Jennifer Keishin Armstrong, Vulture, 1 Apr. 2024
When the scrunchie is not being used to hold your hair, wear it around your wrist as an accessory.
—Catherine Garcia, theweek, 19 Mar. 2024
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Sally Rooney, The New Yorker, 1 July 2024
Gone are the days of frying hair on the daily for a polished ‘do — this silky rod and scrunchies kit is super gentle on strands and is a great option for those looking to avoid excess heat damage, heavy product, or want to cut their glam routine time in half.
—Olivia Cigliano, WWD, 26 June 2024
This is also the installment in which Carrie criticizes new writer-beau Berger’s use of a scrunchie to accessorize a woman in his novel who is supposed to be a sophisticated New Yorker.
—Jennifer Keishin Armstrong, Vulture, 1 Apr. 2024
When the scrunchie is not being used to hold your hair, wear it around your wrist as an accessory.
—Catherine Garcia, theweek, 19 Mar. 2024
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“Scrunchie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scrunchie. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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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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