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

This two-week series will highlight wellness events ranging from the trendiest yoga and pilates classes to modish beauty treatments and even a chocolate-making class. — Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 26 June 2026

An InStyle editor shares seven ways to style the athletic pants this summer, ranging from trendy butter yellow hues to monochromatic outfits. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 26 June 2026

The Mango summer sale features up to 50% off select pieces, including trendy styles like these baggy cotton pants and this a-line skirt with scarf detail. — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 25 June 2026

Show piece artworks, a trendy boardroom space, and by-appointment tasting slots are the vibe here. — Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026

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