Word
stretchy
UK/stɹˈɛtʃi/
Definition
adj. able to be pulled or stretched without breaking. You use this to describe clothes like leggings or materials like rubber.
adj. capable of being extended or pulled without breaking or tearing. Often used to describe fabrics or physical flexibility.
Examples
“These leggings are very stretchy and comfortable.”
“The athlete wore stretchy clothing to allow for a full range of motion during the race.”
“Modern athletic wear is often made from synthetic fibers that are highly stretchy, providing both comfort and the necessary support for intense physical activity.”
Examples
simple
“These leggings are very stretchy and comfortable.”
contextual
“The athlete wore stretchy clothing to allow for a full range of motion during the race.”
complex
“Modern athletic wear is often made from synthetic fibers that are highly stretchy, providing both comfort and the necessary support for intense physical activity.”
Etymology
From stretch + -y.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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