noun
trend
trehnd
noun
1
A general direction in which something is developing or changing over time.
"There has been a clear trend toward remote work."
"Sales followed a downward trend all quarter."
2
A current fashion or widely followed style.
"Oversized jackets are the latest trend this season."
verb
1
To become widely popular or talked about, especially online.
"The hashtag started trending within minutes of the announcement."
How to Use Trend
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA general pattern of change over time, or (informally) something currently popular, especially on social media.
Common pairings
upward trend
set a trend
trending online
Word Forms
trended past tense, trended past tense, trends plural, trends singular, trends singular
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Etymology
From Old English trendan, "to roll about, turn," related to trundle and trindle — the modern sense of a "general direction of change" developed later, in the 19th century.