trendy

adjective

ˈtren-dē 

trendier; trendiest

1

: very fashionable : up-to-date

he's a trendy dresser

—Sunday Mirror

2

: marked by ephemeral, superficial, or faddish appeal or taste

trendy ideas about success

trendily

ˈtren-də-lē 

adverb

trendiness

ˈtren-dē-nəs 

noun

trendy noun

Synonyms

• à la mode
• a la mode
• au courant
• chic
• cool [slang]
• exclusive
• fashionable
• fresh [slang]
• happening
• hip
• in
• modish
• sharp
• smart
• snappy
• stylish
• supercool
• swell
• swish
• voguish

Examples of trendy in a Sentence

a group of trendy young professionals

if what's in the stores is any indication, shorter skirts are trendy again this year

Recent Examples on the Web

Available in 15 shades, including trendy red and classic black, the bag has just enough room to fit essentials while still being compact enough to make travel and long days of wear a breeze, according to reviews. —Averi Baudler, Peoplemag, 5 June 2024

Today, those same songs are being played at open-air festivals and in trendy bars. —Daria Mitiuk Brendan Hoffman, New York Times, 5 June 2024

Wynwood is Miami’s arts district, famous for its street art, galleries and trendy bars. —Jacob Wisda, Miami Herald, 4 June 2024

The couple set out to revitalize the brand with a modern look and premium, trendy merchandise handpicked by Josephine, Erewhon’s president and chief trendsetter. —Andrea Chang, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

trendy

adjective

ˈtren-dē 

trendier; trendiest

1

: very fashionable : up-to-date

2

: marked by passing or shallow appeal or taste