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

• à la mode
• a la mode
• au courant
• chic
• cool [slang]
• exclusive
• fashionable
• fresh [slang]
• happening
• hip
• in
• modish
• sharp
• smart
• snappy
• stylish
• supercool
• swell
• swish
• voguish

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

Reebok Walk Ultra 7 DMX Max Shoe Not only are these leather Reebok sneakers trendy and versatile, but their memory foam insoles provide cushioning and shock absorption, which medical professionals appreciate for long shifts. —Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025

By his teens, Blaine was doing tableside magic at a trendy New York restaurant called Tatou and at private parties. —Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 17 Apr. 2025

The city’s fitness scene is packed with high-end gyms, boutique studios and trendy workout spots that promise to sculpt, tone and transform — often at a price that makes your wallet sweat. —Tamia Boyd, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2025

And there’s never a shortage of trendy or experimental techniques to try out. —Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 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