English dictionary
wrinkle
nounPronunciation
/ˈɹɪŋkl̩/
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- A small furrow, ridge or crease in an otherwise smooth surface.
- A line or crease in the skin, especially when caused by age or fatigue.
- A fault, imperfection or bug especially in a new system or product; typically, they will need to be ironed out.
- A twist on something existing; a novel difference.
verb
- To make wrinkles in; to cause to have wrinkles.
- To pucker or become uneven or irregular.
- (of skin) To develop irreversibly wrinkles; to age.
- To sneer (at).
noun
- A winkle
Example sentences
Spending time out in the sun may cause you to develop wrinkles sooner.
Three months later, we're still discovering new wrinkles.
Be careful not to wrinkle your dress before we arrive.
An hour in the tub will cause your fingers to wrinkle.
The skin is the substance that wrinkles, shows age, stretches, scars and cuts.