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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That definition closely resembles the modern social media trend sweeping younger generations and capturing Gen Z’s trendy vernacular. — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2026 Set the scene The beach cities of Orange County range from quaint to trendy, but almost all of them get crowded, especially in the summer. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2026 Clooney brought her signature combination of sophistication and femininity to the occasion, sliding into a pair of trendy mule heels. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2026 Experiment with trendy brands like Farm Rio, Staud, or Reformation—or stick to classics like Vince and Ralph Lauren. — Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 4 Sep. 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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