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

Crescent bags are trendy right now, and this one packs a water bottle holder, a shoe compartment, and comfortable straps. —Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 16 Jan. 2026

Thousands of TikToks feature 10-, 11-, and 12-year-olds showing off their latest—and often expensive—skincare purchases from popular beauty stores like Sephora and Ulta, including trendy brands like Drunk Elephant. —Katrina Cossey, Parents, 15 Jan. 2026

Showing off her long, dark tresses, the reality star and influencer appeared to debut a trendy butterfly cut. —Hannah Malach, InStyle, 15 Jan. 2026

This was paired with Jude’s trendy Fame pump, a style also worn by the likes of Gabrielle Union and Simone Ashley. —Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 15 Jan. 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