scrunchie

or scrunch·y

[ skruhn-chee ]

noun

, plural scrunch·ies.

1. an elastic band covered with gathered fabric, used to fasten the hair, as in a ponytail.

scrunchie

/ ˈskrʌntʃɪ /

noun

1. a loop of elastic covered loosely with fabric, used to hold the hair in a ponytail, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of scrunchie¹

First recorded in 1985–90; scrunch ( def ) + -ie ²( def ), perhaps influenced by the trademark Scünci

Example Sentences

She wore her pressed-out or relaxed hair in a slicked-back bun with a gold scrunchie.

From Salon

Berger is a struggling writer who is jealous of Carrie's success and takes it out of her, especially when she disagrees with parts of his new book because he wrote a character that is a woman in New York City wearing a scrunchie.

From Salon

Moira: I did not buy anything, because I don’t think I know anyone who wants a Slytherin scrunchie.

From Seattle Times

Shortly before her 100m final at the 2018 European Championships, Dina sent a concerning message which read 'Emergency!' - but she just wanted our opinion on which scrunchie she should wear.

From BBC

As she spoke her baby played in his stroller while her toddler, wearing pink sneakers with a pink scrunchie in her hair, sat quietly holding a lollipop.

From Washington Post