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

Williams, who plays Sally’s other daughter Antonia, added that viewers should expect her outfits to lean more trendy with a vintage flair. — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026

Saturday in South End Head over to Charlotte’s arguably trendiest area for a Saturday morning stroll. — Laura Horne july 31, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026

But there is one buzzy store in the trendy Le Marais district that is fast becoming a destination for all things, well, la dolce vita. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 31 July 2026

This one uses modern French tips featuring trendy polka dots with lace-like trim. — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 31 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