Stretchy: meaning, definitions and examples

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stretchy

[ ˈstrɛtʃi ]

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clothing material

Capable of being stretched or extended; elastic.

Synonyms

elastic, expandable, flexible, pliable

Examples of usage

The stretchy fabric of the yoga pants allowed for easy movement during exercise.
The socks were made of a stretchy material that accommodated various foot sizes.

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food

Having a soft and elastic texture; chewy.

Synonyms

chewy, elastic, gummy, tough

Examples of usage

The stretchy cheese on the pizza made it extra delicious.
The caramel was so stretchy that it formed long strands as it was pulled apart.

Translations

Translations of the word "stretchy" in other languages:

🇵🇹 elástico

🇮🇳 लचीला

🇩🇪 dehnbar

🇮🇩 elastis

🇺🇦 еластичний

🇵🇱 elastyczny

🇯🇵 伸縮性のある

🇫🇷 élastique

🇪🇸 elástico

🇹🇷 esnek

🇰🇷 신축성 있는

🇸🇦 مرن

🇨🇿 pružný

🇸🇰 pružný

🇨🇳 有弹性的

🇸🇮 elastičen

🇮🇸 teygjanlegur

🇰🇿 созылмалы

🇬🇪 მოქნილი

🇦🇿 elastik

🇲🇽 elástico

Word origin

The word 'stretchy' originated from the verb 'stretch', which comes from the Old English word 'streccan'. The concept of stretching has been present in the English language for centuries, evolving to describe the quality of being capable of extension or elasticity. The term 'stretchy' gained popularity in modern times with the development of stretch fabrics and materials in clothing and food products.