B1nounfashionhome
US/ˈrɪŋ.kəl/
UK/ˈrɪŋ.kəl/
a small line or fold in skin or cloth, especially one you do not want
In context
She ironed the shirt carefully so there wouldn't be a single wrinkle.
The cream claims to reduce wrinkles around the eyes within a month.
Pack your suit in tissue paper to avoid wrinkles during the flight.
Words that go with wrinkle
adjective + noun
- deep wrinklesYears of working outdoors had left deep wrinkles on his face.
- fine wrinklesFine wrinkles appeared around her eyes when she smiled.
verb + noun
- iron out a wrinklePlease iron out the wrinkles before you hang the curtains.
- remove wrinklesThis spray helps remove wrinkles from clothes without ironing.
noun + noun
- wrinkle creamShe bought a wrinkle cream at the airport store.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The shirt has many wrinkle.Correct: The shirt has many wrinkles.