subtrend

noun

sub·​trend ˈsəb-ˌtrend 

variants or sub-trend

plural subtrends or sub-trends

: a trend that is part of or secondary to a more prevalent trend

Within the long-established suburban trend of proliferating places offering $4 coffee drinks, there is a subtrend of coffeehouses that see themselves as something more. Their approaches differ, but a common theme is a whole lot of mocha-flavored creativity.

—Bill Osinski

Examples of subtrend in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

While many business owners are still unfamiliar with SEO and digital marketing, a new subtrend has emerged over the years. —D'vaughn Bell, Forbes, 6 Apr. 2021

Word History

First Known Use

1891, in the meaning defined above