adj

stretchy

STREHT-shee

Stretchy (adj) means Able to stretch easily; elastic. Example: “The waistband is nice and stretchy.”

adj

Able to stretch easily; elastic.

"The waistband is nice and stretchy."

How to use stretchy

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAble to stretch easily, like elastic fabric.

Common pairings

stretchy fabric stretchy waistband

stretchier comparative, stretchiest superlative

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The waistband is nice and _____.

From "stretch" plus the adjective suffix "-y."

sketchy

What does “stretchy” mean?

The word “stretchy” means able to stretch easily; elastic. In plain terms, able to stretch easily, like elastic fabric.

How do you pronounce “stretchy”?

“Stretchy” is pronounced STREHT-shee (/ˈstɹɛt͡ʃi/ in IPA).

How do you use “stretchy” in a sentence?

Here is “stretchy” used in a sentence: “The waistband is nice and stretchy.”

What part of speech is “stretchy”?

“Stretchy” is an adjective.