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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Miu Miu Beau Bag A boxier take on the trendy east-west bag, Miu Miu’s Beau bag features a bowling bag-like shape that appealed to both industry insiders and celebs alike this year. Laura Jackson, Vogue, 30 Dec. 2024 Since the last newsletter, a brand new, trendy, vegetable-forward fine-dining spot called Fancypants opened on East Nashville’s Dickerson Pike. Hadley Hitson, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024 This renowned bookstore is located in the trendy Daikanyama neighborhood and is well-known for its unique lattice facade resembling the letter ’T’ (designed by Klein Dytham Architecture). Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 28 Dec. 2024 Timeless and trendy is a rare combo, and yeah, jealousy fuels the fire. David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024 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 18 Jan. 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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