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

From cozy and nostalgic favorites to new, trendy flavors, there's a Christmas cookie for every preference. —Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Dec. 2025

Bottom Line Kristina Drobach didn’t set out to make a trendy natural litter. —Svetlana Khachiyan, USA Today, 19 Dec. 2025

Setagaya Situated on a peaceful street in trendy Sangenjaya near central Tokyo, this home features plenty of natural sunlight, a handmade wooden staircase and other traditional Japanese carpentry finishes. —Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2025

Jenni Kayne Nina Slip Skirt The second piece of Moore’s outfit is this slip skirt, currently on sale in red and the trendy chocolate brown hue celebrities have been sporting all season. —Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025

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