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)
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The curling rod is made from satin to reduce frizz, and the set also includes two satin scrunchies.
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Jackie Cucco,
Travel + Leisure,
27 June 2026
Nekhala for years had been issuing warranty cards that invited customers to register and leave a product review in exchange for a free bed scrunchie accessory.
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Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
Add a billowy blouse to give the outfit a more romantic vibe, and play around with the season’s hottest accessories—hair scarves, big scrunchies, chunky jewelry—to highlight your personal style.
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Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
12 June 2026
Among them is 76-year-old Señora Flores, who on this March morning is dressed in an elaborately appliquéd turquoise cardigan and matching tank top, her long gray hair secured with a satin scrunchie at the top of her head.
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Megan Greenwell,
Bloomberg,
9 June 2026
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Jackie Cucco,
Travel + Leisure,
27 June 2026
Nekhala for years had been issuing warranty cards that invited customers to register and leave a product review in exchange for a free bed scrunchie accessory.
—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
Add a billowy blouse to give the outfit a more romantic vibe, and play around with the season’s hottest accessories—hair scarves, big scrunchies, chunky jewelry—to highlight your personal style.
—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
12 June 2026
Among them is 76-year-old Señora Flores, who on this March morning is dressed in an elaborately appliquéd turquoise cardigan and matching tank top, her long gray hair secured with a satin scrunchie at the top of her head.
—
Megan Greenwell,
Bloomberg,
9 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for scrunchie
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“Scrunchie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scrunchie. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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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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