1. small lines or folds in the skin, especially on the face, caused by age or facial expressions
2. small folds or creases in fabric, paper, or other materials
3. an unexpected problem or complication
Usage: informal

1. to form small lines or folds; to cause something to have wrinkles

Examples

• She noticed new wrinkles around her eyes when she smiled.
• The shirt had wrinkles from being packed in the suitcase.
• He tried to iron out the wrinkles in his pants.
• There’s a new wrinkle in our travel plans – the flight was canceled.
• The fabric wrinkles easily if you don’t hang it up.
• Her forehead wrinkles when she concentrates.
• The paper wrinkled when it got wet.