hipster

1 of 2

noun (1)

hip·​ster ˈhip-stər 

: a person who is unusually aware of and interested in new and unconventional patterns (as in jazz or fashion)

hepster

2 of 2

noun (2)

hep·​ster

ˈhepstə(r)

variants or hipster

ˈhip- 

plural -s

1

: a devotee of jazz

the orchestra's free style in improvising has impressed at least one longhair as well as the hepsters

—Newsweek

2

usually hipster : one who professes hip attitudes or tastes

the ladies and gentlemen of the late watch—the hipsters who take the sun as a personal affront

—Billy Rose

the colorful dialogue of the hipster

—Saturday Review

Examples of hipster in a Sentence

Noun (1)

a movie that appeals equally to hipsters and suburbanites

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

But slightly judgmental hipster associations aside, this is a top performing cocktail shaker with a pleasantly available price tag. — Justine Sterling, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 July 2026

In addition to mechanics and construction workers, Dave’s has a cult following of younger hipsters, attracting visitors from around the world. — New York Times, 31 July 2026

Daytrippers, suburban hipsters, and tech nerds looking for a break from the city. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 July 2026

Though hipster cool and irony may have ruled the early part of this century, Hot Chip always cut across with their earnest approach to dance music. — David Harris, SPIN, 21 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

hip entry 2

Noun (2)

hep entry 3 or hip + -ster

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1939, in the meaning defined above