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

Every year, there is a new fad that promises to transform your body and increase energy. —Jon Bier, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024

And, wine is timeless and experiential, while other alcoholic drinks might be fads, Amoroso adds. —Kimberly Chin, Axios, 9 Dec. 2024

Rahal is betting that a high-protein diet isn’t another fad, and one industry analyst says consumers using GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy present the greatest opportunity for growth. —Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024

In fact, the video that reportedly inspired the fad has amassed a whopping 2.3 million views in three days. —Caroline Tien, SELF, 4 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