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

Special menus with petite, less expensive portions are popping up all over, from large chains like Olive Garden and The Cheesecake Factory to trendy urban eateries and farm-to-fork dining rooms. —ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026

Choose a trendy stay like 21C Museum Hotel or The Manchester to round out your visit. —Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026

The bag features a modern, smooth leather finish in classic colors like black and beige or trendy hues, including Balsam Green and Twilight Blue. —Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2026

The style was particularly trendy with royals at the time, including the Queen of France, Marie Antoinette. —Hannah Malach, InStyle, 11 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