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 basic crewneck sweater adds a pop of color and trendy design details to your look. —Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 5 Dec. 2025

The trendy global retail sells fast-fashion clothing and accessories for women, men and children. —Charlotte Observer, 4 Dec. 2025

And while autumnal burgundy and trendy cranberry nails have had their time in the spotlight, the start of winter the perfect time to test drive a richer shade. —Grace McCarty, Glamour, 3 Dec. 2025

Even Smorgasburg, the trendy open-air food market from Brooklyn that opened to great fanfare in 2022, is closing, the lot it’s located on destined to become a residential project. —Miami Herald, 3 Dec. 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