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

Multiple recent leaks suggest Garmin is about to announce a new kind of trendy wearable. —Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026

Vision boarding remains one of the trendiest ways to ring in a new year. —Leslie D. Rose, Parents, 29 Jan. 2026

Several recent openings include North Carolina debuts by trendy Spanish fashion retailer Zara and Australian brand QUAY Eyewear. —Charlotte Observer, 28 Jan. 2026

Pair it with a trendy trench coat, long-sleeve maxi dress, or a cozy sweater and jeans. —Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 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