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 company came of age in the 2010s in the wave of trendy direct-to-consumer companies. —Alina Selyukh, NPR, 22 May 2026

March 12, 2026 Hotel Seville NoMad This Beaux-Arts knockout hotel is in the heart of NYC's trendy NoMad neighborhood. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 May 2026

Probiotic soda has quickly become a trendy alternative to traditional soft drinks, promising gut-health benefits in a colorful can. —Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 21 May 2026

This aura manicure with star cutouts is a great way to don red and blue with a trendy, modern twist. —Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 21 May 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