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wrinkle
3 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural wrinkles
plural wrinkles
Learner's definition of WRINKLE
[count]
1
: a small line or fold that appears on your skin as you grow older皱纹 — usually plural通常用复数
- They claim that this cream will reduce wrinkles.他们称这种面霜可以减少皱纹。
2
: a small fold in the surface of clothing, paper, etc.（衣服、纸张等的）褶皱，皱痕 — usually plural通常用复数
- wrinkle-free pants不会起皱的裤子
- I ran my hands over my skirt to smooth out the wrinkles.我用手把裙子上的褶皱抚平。
3
informal
a : a surprising or unexpected occurrence in a story or series of events令人吃惊的情节；出人意料的事情
- Here's the latest wrinkle in the story—we find out that the villain is actually the hero's father!故事到此有了出人意料的情节——我们发现那个恶棍实际上就是主人公的父亲！
b : a clever technique, trick, or idea妙计；好主意；好点子
- He has added some new wrinkles to his game.他给游戏增加了一些新花样。
iron out the wrinkles
informal : to fix the small problems in something解决小问题
- We still have to iron out a few more wrinkles in the schedule.关于日程安排我们还有几个小问题需要解决。
2 wrinkle /ˈrɪŋkəl/ verb
wrinkles; wrinkled; wrinkling
2 wrinkle
/ˈrɪŋkəl/
verb
wrinkles; wrinkled; wrinkling
Learner's definition of WRINKLE
1
[no object] : to develop wrinkles起皱纹；起褶皱
- Linen clothing wrinkles easily.亚麻布料容易起皱。
- Moisture caused the wallpaper to wrinkle and peel.潮气使墙纸起皱并剥落。
- His brow wrinkled as he thought about the question.他思考这个问题时眉头紧锁。
2
[+ object] : to cause (something) to develop wrinkles使起皱纹；使起褶皱
- Try not to wrinkle your trousers.尽量不要把裤子弄皱了。
- She wrinkled (up) her nose in disgust.她厌恶地皱起鼻子。
1
: a small ridge or furrow especially when formed on a surface by the shrinking or contraction of a smooth substance : crease
specifically : one in the skin especially when due to age, worry, or fatigue
wrinkled; wrinkling ˈriŋ-k(ə-)liŋ 
: to become marked with or contracted into wrinkles
: to contract into wrinkles : pucker
Example Sentences
Noun Here's the latest wrinkle in the story—we find out that the villain is actually the hero's father! He has added some new wrinkles to his game. Verb Moisture caused the wallpaper to wrinkle and peel. His brow wrinkled as he thought about the question. Try not to wrinkle your trousers.
Recent Examples on the Web
Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping, 26 Aug. 2022 Oftentimes, a dual threat quarterback would add a wrinkle to the run game, freeing up room for other backs. Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2022 The implication of political support for insurrectionists is sure to add a deep wrinkle into how Republicans running for office in 2022 align themselves with the former president, both in Texas and across the country. Rick Klein, ABC News, 31 Jan. 2022 Crypto tokens, because they are built on different technology that doesn’t always allow transactions to be reversed (in the event of fraud, for example), add another wrinkle to this service. John Detrixhe, Quartz, 9 Sep. 2021 India’s quixotic courts—often manned by economically illiterate judges with sweeping powers—add another wrinkle to the process. Sadanand Dhume, WSJ, 4 Mar. 2021 The ultracold storage requirement for the vaccine will add a wrinkle to an unprecedented vaccination campaign. Carolyn Y. Johnson, Anchorage Daily News, 18 Nov. 2020 The timing could add a wrinkle to the case since President-elect Joe Biden strongly supports the health care law. Mark Sherman, chicagotribune.com, 10 Nov. 2020 Thomerson noted the new look should add a wrinkle to their rivalry. David J. Kim, The Courier-Journal, 3 Nov. 2020 Olivia O'bryon, Forbes, 11 Aug. 2022 However, the sheets held up well in the wash and didn't wrinkle or fade. Jamie Weissman, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2022 The packing cubes are ideal to keep your clothes compact and wrinkle free while traveling. Jamie Kim, Good Housekeeping, 26 July 2022 And while some percale sheets wrinkle easily, these were noticeably less creased than others. Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping, 25 May 2022 The stretch fabric is unlikely to wrinkle and crease on a plane or even in a suitcase, which allows for easy, worry-free travel. Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2022 Packing cubes keep all your clothes still, so items are actually less likely to wrinkle. Emma Seymour, Good Housekeeping, 9 May 2022 Think ahead and choose work clothes that won’t wrinkle to avoid taking home a gargantuan laundry load at the end of your week. Wes Judd, Outside Online, 26 May 2017 Even after multiple washes, the sheets won't shrink or wrinkle, plus the fabric won't pill over time. Amy Schulman, PEOPLE.com, 14 Apr. 2022 See More
Noun
Duvet covers made of polyester fibers are typically more affordable than those made with natural fibers and are also more wrinkle-resistant and durable. Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping, 26 Aug. 2022 Oftentimes, a dual threat quarterback would add a wrinkle to the run game, freeing up room for other backs. Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2022 The implication of political support for insurrectionists is sure to add a deep wrinkle into how Republicans running for office in 2022 align themselves with the former president, both in Texas and across the country. Rick Klein, ABC News, 31 Jan. 2022 Crypto tokens, because they are built on different technology that doesn’t always allow transactions to be reversed (in the event of fraud, for example), add another wrinkle to this service. John Detrixhe, Quartz, 9 Sep. 2021 India’s quixotic courts—often manned by economically illiterate judges with sweeping powers—add another wrinkle to the process. Sadanand Dhume, WSJ, 4 Mar. 2021 The ultracold storage requirement for the vaccine will add a wrinkle to an unprecedented vaccination campaign. Carolyn Y. Johnson, Anchorage Daily News, 18 Nov. 2020 The timing could add a wrinkle to the case since President-elect Joe Biden strongly supports the health care law. Mark Sherman, chicagotribune.com, 10 Nov. 2020 Thomerson noted the new look should add a wrinkle to their rivalry. David J. Kim, The Courier-Journal, 3 Nov. 2020 Verb
This Classic Fit Deck Pant by Nautica doesn’t wrinkle easily and pairs nicely with a short-sleeve shirt and the right pair of dress shoes. Olivia O'bryon, Forbes, 11 Aug. 2022 However, the sheets held up well in the wash and didn't wrinkle or fade. Jamie Weissman, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2022 The packing cubes are ideal to keep your clothes compact and wrinkle free while traveling. Jamie Kim, Good Housekeeping, 26 July 2022 And while some percale sheets wrinkle easily, these were noticeably less creased than others. Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping, 25 May 2022 The stretch fabric is unlikely to wrinkle and crease on a plane or even in a suitcase, which allows for easy, worry-free travel. Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2022 Packing cubes keep all your clothes still, so items are actually less likely to wrinkle. Emma Seymour, Good Housekeeping, 9 May 2022 Think ahead and choose work clothes that won’t wrinkle to avoid taking home a gargantuan laundry load at the end of your week. Wes Judd, Outside Online, 26 May 2017 Even after multiple washes, the sheets won't shrink or wrinkle, plus the fabric won't pill over time. Amy Schulman, PEOPLE.com, 14 Apr. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Noun
Middle English, back-formation from wrinkled twisted, winding, probably from Old English gewrinclod, past participle of gewrinclian to wind, from ge-, perfective prefix + -wrinclian (akin to wrencan to wrench) — more at co-
First Known Use
Noun
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
15th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense
Time Traveler
The first known use of wrinkle was in the 14th century Phrases Containing wrinkle
noun
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