trendier; trendiest
1
: very fashionable : up-to-date
he's a trendy dresserSunday Mirror
2
: marked by ephemeral, superficial, or faddish appeal or taste
trendy ideas about success
trendily adverb
trendiness noun
trendy noun

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
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Oil pulling has been around for centuries, but it's become trendy again as of late. Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025 Matcha and pumpkin spice lattes are trendy drinks often enjoyed in cooler temperatures. Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 1 Oct. 2025 Most disappointing Clemson The Tigers opened the season as the clear ACC favorite (167 of 183 first-place votes in the preseason poll) and a trendy pick to win the national title. David Ubben, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025 In addition to jewelry, Leos will also love makeup and skincare products, tickets to a Broadway show, or dinner at a trendy restaurant. Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 30 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for trendy

Word History

First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of trendy was in 1962

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“Trendy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trendy. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

trendy

adjective
trendier; trendiest
1
: very fashionable : up-to-date
2
: marked by passing or shallow appeal or taste

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