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

Shop trendy palazzo pants, skirt sets, basic tees, and more. —Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2025

The trendy midi length is the new intermediate for dresses and skirts that is giving minis and maxis a run for their money. —Jana Ackermann, Glamour, 30 June 2025

Team supped earlier that night at Miami’s trendy Maple & Ash. —Greg Cote june 29, Miami Herald, 29 June 2025

Chinese e-commerce titans like Shein, Temu and AliExpress have seen a surge in global popularity in recent years, drawing in consumers with a wide range of trendy, ultra-low-cost fashion and accessories—positioning them as major rivals to U.S. giant Amazon. —Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 27 June 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