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

Opening day shoppers told IndyStar the low prices, trendy styles and comprehensive line of licensed merchandise from the Indiana Pacers to Disney intellectual property made Primark a must stop. — Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 24 July 2026

Philadelphia is also a trendy pick to win the Eastern Conference now, with BetMGM reporting that 23 percent of bets – the most – are on the Sixers to win the Eastern Conference after James signed. — Scott Phillips, New York Times, 24 July 2026

There's no room service, but upstairs is The Roof, a local hot spot—though also seasonal—serving oysters, tacos, guacamole, and other small plates, plus trendy summery drinks like frosé and strawberry habañero margaritas. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 July 2026

To celebrate, At Home is giving you the chance to decorate your space early, unveiling five trendy Halloween decor collections—from cozy to gothic. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 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