What does shrink mean?
shrink
Definition
To become smaller, or to make clothes smaller, by washing or drying them too hot.
Example sentences
The dryer shrank my favorite sweater — it looks like doll clothes now.
The dryer shrank my favorite sweater — it looks like doll clothes now.
Did my jeans shrink in the wash, or have I just put on weight?
Did my jeans shrink in the wash, or have I just put on weight?