trendy

adjective

ˈtren-dē 

trendier; trendiest

1

: very fashionable : up-to-date

he's a trendy dresser

—Sunday Mirror

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

• à la mode
• a la mode
• au courant
• chic
• cool [slang]
• exclusive
• fashionable
• fresh [slang]
• happening
• hip
• in
• modish
• sharp
• smart
• snappy
• stylish
• supercool
• swell
• swish
• voguish

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

Of late, there’s a new trendy move that builds on the Euro step, a hesitation move on the way to the rim that nearly every young perimeter player is feverishly working on adding to his game. —John Hollinger, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025

One company recently made the mistake of opening stores in trendy locations in New York and California. —Samantha Conti, WWD, 21 Feb. 2025

The Westside, a longtime hub for the city’s Latino community and businesses, has experienced demographic changes and rocketing property values as pricey new homes pop up in the eclectic neighborhood also known for its trendy bars and restaurants and mix of architectural styles and sizes. —Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2025

The Narrow Retro Sneaker Stays in Style The retro sneaker is sticking around for yet another season, but for spring, the trendy trainer features a slightly narrower silhouette than previous takes. —Laura Jackson, Vogue, 20 Feb. 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