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

Even for serious Swoosh-brand devotees, Nike’s sneaker offerings can cost a pretty penny, but the iconic shoe brand has also continued to unveil a number of trendy, high-quality shoe styles for those working on a tight footwear budget. —Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 14 May 2025

The suit trousers also would work wonderfully with an airy boho-style blouse (very trendy for summer) or a T-shirt. —Lina-Marie Baatz, Glamour, 14 May 2025

Cultural objects bring history into your design, which will combat any 'outdated' or 'too trendy' accusations. —Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2025

On Wednesday, she was spotted with pal Kendall Jenner; both donned their much more comfortable—but still trendy—ballerina flats. —Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 9 May 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