scrunchie

American  

[skruhn-chee] / ˈskrʌn tʃi /

Or scrunchy

noun

PLURAL

scrunchies

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

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scrunchie British  

/ ˈskrʌntʃɪ /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of scrunchie

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

Example Sentences

Hard to know what she’ll appreciate more: the peaceful slumber or the practical drawstring bag constructed in the same silky fabric as the mask and scrunchie.

From The Wall Street Journal

She had managed to consume 24 socks, a scrunchie, two hair ties, a shoe insert, a onesie and multiple pieces of cloth.

From Los Angeles Times

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