fad

1 of 2

noun (1)

ˈfad 

: a practice or interest followed for a time with exaggerated zeal : craze

faddish

ˈfa-dish 

adjective

faddishly adverb

faddishness noun

faddism

ˈfa-ˌdi-zəm 

noun

faddist

ˈfa-dist 

noun

faddy

ˈfa-dē 

adjective

FAD

2 of 2

noun (2)

ˌef-ˌā-ˈdē 

: flavin adenine dinucleotide

Synonyms

Noun (1)

• buzz
• chic
• craze
• dernier cri
• enthusiasm
• fashion
• flavor
• go
• hot ticket
• last word
• latest
• mode
• rage
• sensation
• style
• ton
• trend
• vogue

Choose the Right Synonym for fad

fashion, style, mode, vogue, fad, rage, craze mean the usage accepted by those who want to be up-to-date.

fashion is the most general term and applies to any way of dressing, behaving, writing, or performing that is favored at any one time or place.

the current fashion

style often implies a distinctive fashion adopted by people of taste.

a media baron used to traveling in style

mode suggests the fashion of the moment among those anxious to appear elegant and sophisticated.

slim bodies are the mode at this resort

vogue stresses the wide acceptance of a fashion.

short skirts are back in vogue

fad suggests caprice in taking up or in dropping a fashion.

last year's fad is over

rage and craze stress intense enthusiasm in adopting a fad.

Cajun food was the rage nearly everywhere for a time

crossword puzzles once seemed just a passing craze but have lasted

Examples of fad in a Sentence

Noun (1)

She's always interested in the latest fads.

once the fad for that kind of music had passed, nobody would have been caught dead listening to it

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

In an industry characterized by transient fads (including the worrisome trend of ‘fast fashion'), her commitment to sustainability promotes the notion that true innovation is both powerful and permanent. —Dan Pontefract, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024

Don’t call it a trend or a mere fad; the reliable winter hero has graced the shoulders of nearly every style icon, making appearances in Princess Diana’s unforgettable ’90s looks and Meghan Markle’s elegant modern outfits. —Christina Holevas, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2024

Even though the trends and fads come and go, authenticity stands the test of time when your message is meaningful. —Noor Lobad, WWD, 18 Oct. 2024

Ashley Fell, an expert on cultural trends, has been studying teens' and tweens' buying fads for over a decade. —Doc Louallen, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

origin unknown

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1867, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1944, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

fad

noun

ˈfad 

: a practice or interest followed for a time with exaggerated zeal : craze

faddish

ˈfad-ish 

adjective

faddist

ˈfad-əst 

noun

faddy

ˈfad-ē 

adjective

Medical Definition

FAD

noun

ˌef-(ˌ)ā-ˈdē 

: flavin adenine dinucleotide