adj
stretchy
STREHT-shee
Stretchy (adj) means Able to stretch easily; elastic. Example: “The waistband is nice and stretchy.”
adj
1
Able to stretch easily; elastic.
"The waistband is nice and stretchy."
How to use stretchy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAble to stretch easily, like elastic fabric.
Common pairings
stretchy fabric
stretchy waistband
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Word forms
- Comparative
- stretchier
- Superlative
- stretchiest
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The waistband is nice and _____.
Etymology
From "stretch" plus the adjective suffix "-y."
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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.
