wrinkle
1 Americannoun
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a small furrow or crease in the skin, especially of the face, as from aging or frowning.
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a temporary slight ridge or furrow on a surface, due to contraction, folding, crushing, or the like.
verb (used with object)
verb (used without object)
noun
noun
verb
noun
Other Word Forms
- wrinkleless adjective
- wrinkly adjective
Etymology
Origin of wrinkle1
1375–1425; late Middle English (noun), back formation from wrinkled, Old English gewrinclod, past participle of gewrinclian to wind round; perhaps akin to wrick, wrench
Origin of wrinkle2
1375–1425; late Middle English, equivalent to wrinc trick ( Old English wrenc; wrench ) + -le
Example Sentences
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Taking daily collagen supplements can rejuvenate the skin by boosting elasticity and hydration or moisture - but it won't stop wrinkles, says a new scientific review.
From BBC
While relatively novel, that wrinkle isn’t much of a factor in the chaos.
He had a heart as big as a number four washtub; and inside that wrinkled old hide of his was enough boy-understanding for all the boys in the world.
From Literature
Gran’s eyes didn’t move, but they filled with tears, which rolled down the sides of her wrinkled cheeks.
From Literature
Or it might have been just a wrinkle in the paper, magnified and darkened by the camera.
From Literature
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