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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Caribe Hilton Located in the heart of San Juan directly between Old San Juan and trendy Condado, Caribe Hilton is one of the city's most iconic hotels, with more than 75 years of history of welcoming guests to its 17-acre beachfront grounds. Carley Rojas Ávila, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025 The all-day event features traditional as well as trendy vacation fun. Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 13 July 2025 They’re made from a combination of linen and viscose to minimize wrinkling and come with a trendy low-rise waist and drawstring tie to offer you an ideal fit. Danielle Calma, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2025 Check out our favorite deals below, including trendy baggy jeans, classic sneakers, beach-ready sunglasses, designer jewelry, and more. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 12 July 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 18 Jul. 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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