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

Prioritize quality, durable materials over trendy, low-cost alternatives to ensure longevity, comfort, and value. — Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Nov. 2026

Why record banda and not something more trendy, like corridos tumbados? — Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2026

Located in Vienna’s hip sixth district on Mariahilfer Straße, the crowd here tends to skew younger; the hotel is popular with trendy locals drawn to the lively bar and restaurant. — Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 5 Nov. 2026

But despite being one of the trendiest ways to spend a Saturday night, this cemetery dates back to 1899. — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 4 Nov. 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