trendier; trendiest
1
: very fashionable : up-to-date
he's a trendy dresserSunday Mirror
2
: marked by ephemeral, superficial, or faddish appeal or taste
trendy ideas about success
trendily adverb
trendiness noun
trendy noun

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
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This approach to styling may be trendy, but with Keke’s ability to take chances on vintage fashion, their partnership has led to memorable moments. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 20 June 2025 Relative newcomer Little Lao serves up dishes like spicy noodle curry, lemongrass chicken, and steamed river fish in a setting that feels modern without being trendy. Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025 The couple’s three sons went with an array of trendy menswear outfits. Hannah Sacks, People.com, 15 June 2025 In addition to traditional and trendy matcha drinks and ice cream, Maiko serves items featuring other flavors commonly used at bubble tea and milk tea shops, such as its black sesame latte ($5.20 for regular, $5.70 for large) and a calpico-lychee soft serve ($5.90) — a seasonal flavor for June. Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for trendy

Word History

First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of trendy was in 1962

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“Trendy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trendy. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

trendy

adjective
trendier; trendiest
1
: very fashionable : up-to-date
2
: marked by passing or shallow appeal or taste

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