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

But paid influencer marketing might have reached its peak – and not every company has the kind of trendy product influencers want to work with. — Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 11 July 2026

Both bookstores have made their home in Lawrenceville, a trendy Pittsburgh neighborhood. — Katelyn Frey, The Conversation, 10 July 2026

But far from looking old-fashioned, these pieces are actually feel modern and cool when paired with the season’s most trendy jeans. — René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 9 July 2026

Thankfully, the silhouette is the epitome of trendy, offering a versatile design that includes a side swish, contrasting textiles, and bold colors. — Ruby McAuliffe, InStyle, 7 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