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 trendy buttercream shade is available for almost $80 off and will be easy to style with sneakers, clogs, and really any other casual shoes in your collection. —Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026

Barrel pants are the surprise MVP of trendy but timeless bottoms. —Annie Blackman, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026

Save time in the dressing room with trendy and timeless jeans for every budget and occasion. —Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026

Amazon has under-the-radar deals on winter fashion, including trendy jackets for up to 52 percent off. —Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 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