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

In a nutshell, this Mango crossbody is trendy without being loud: a balance that will serve you well, especially when paired with a maxi skirt, white sneakers, and a transitional-weather cashmere sweater almost as soft as the item itself. —Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025

Of course, the 20-year trend cycle did its thing, and now all those super trendy (and probably famous) girls on TikTok are declaring that belly button rings are in again. —Marianne Mychaskiw, Allure, 9 Apr. 2025

Its sale section is overflowing with designer goodies right now, including a Farm Rio dress that’s perfect for spring, trendy cuffed jeans for over $100 off, and the Comme des Garçons Converse sneakers every stylish woman owns. —Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 9 Apr. 2025

The Knit Pleated Dress $198 $50 at Everlane With a trendy drop-waist and a spring-perfect rosy hue, this knit maxi dress is a classic choice for the season that also happens to be a great addition to your travel wardrobe. —Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 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