trendy

adjective

ˈtren-dē 

trendier; trendiest

1

: very fashionable : up-to-date

he's a trendy dresser

—Sunday Mirror

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

• 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

Between the New Arrivals section and Hot New Releases chart, Amazon’s fall fashion selection keeps growing with new trendy pieces. —Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025

The wide-leg pants have just the right amount of stretch and come in a trendy brown shade that screams autumnal fashion. —Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025

The trendy shoe was released in many skin-tone shades as part of a Nudes capsule collection released over the summer. —Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025

For more of the best fall looks to shop during Nordstrom’s End-of-Season sale, check out our top picks below with everything from casual short-sleeve shirts to versatile jackets, trendy trousers, sweaters, jeans, and more. —Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 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