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 market is still concentrated right now, with US consumers mainly seeing sun-protective clothing in trendy athleisure – think Lululemon, REI and Nike. — Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026

Avoid trendy or expensive items that may not be useful in the classroom. — Adrienne Farr, Parents, 15 Aug. 2026

Pair the wide-leg pants with trendy sneakers for a super cute finish. — Sarah Scott, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2026

Original brick walls and soaring warehouse windows meet contemporary metal fixtures that just so happen to be trendy, but are not entirely devoid of the past. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Aug. 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