trendy

adjective

ˈtren-dē 

trendier; trendiest

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 

adverb

trendiness

ˈtren-dē-nəs 

noun

trendy noun

Synonyms of trendy

• fashionable
• stylish
• chic
• happening

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

The furniture is more traditional than trendy—think beige walls, wood accents, and leather reading chairs. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026

The food conglomerate is also investing $600 million to spur sales of its top brands that have lost market share to trendier competitors and cheaper private labels. —Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026

For the past month, wellness and longevity enthusiasts have eagerly waited for the federal government to loosen restrictions on some of the trendy and unapproved therapies. —Will Stone, NPR, 31 Mar. 2026

Doona makes trendy, high-end baby strollers and car seats and appears to be the $650 stroller of choice among Royals moms. —Lisa Gutierrez march 31, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for trendy

• mende
• effendi
• magendie

Kids Definition

trendy

adjective

ˈtren-dē 

trendier; trendiest

1

: very fashionable : up-to-date

2

: marked by passing or shallow appeal or taste