trendy

adjective

ˈtren-dē How to pronounce trendy (audio)
trendier; trendiest
Synonyms of trendynext
1
: very fashionable : up-to-date
… he's a trendy dresser.—Sunday Mirror (London)
2
: marked by ephemeral, superficial, or faddish appeal or taste
trendy ideas about success
trendily
ˈtren-də-lē How to pronounce trendy (audio)
adverb
trendiness
ˈtren-dē-nəs How to pronounce trendy (audio)
noun
trendy noun

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a group of trendy young professionals if what's in the stores is any indication, shorter skirts are trendy again this year
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The black midi skirt styles that are trendiest for fall and winter 2026 are able to create a look that's both interesting and sophisticated in equal measure. — Michel Mejía, Glamour, 17 Oct. 2026 These days, the trendy Meatpacking District is one of New York’s most expensive neighborhoods. — Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026 For an easy, everyday look, pair a cropped version with straight-leg blue jeans and trendy sneakers, then add a touch of luxury with elbow-length leather gloves—an accessory that first made waves last spring. — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 16 Oct. 2026 For example, footwear and athletic apparel sales have slowed as shoppers put off buying trendy items. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for trendy

Word History

First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of trendy was in 1962

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trendy

adjective
ˈtren-dē How to pronounce trendy (audio)
trendier; trendiest
1
: very fashionable : up-to-date
2
: marked by passing or shallow appeal or taste
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