trend
noun·verbtrend definition & meaning
- general line of orientation
- the popular taste at a given time
- a general direction in which something tends to move
- turn sharply; change direction abruptly
- a general tendency to change (as of opinion)
Examples of trend in a sentence
As a noun
- The trend in fashion this year is all about sustainability
- There is a growing trend towards remote work
As a verb
- Fashion trends change every season
- The market trends upwards during the holiday season
Synonyms for trend
- course
- style
- vogue
- tendency
- curve
- cut
- sheer
- slew
- slue
- swerve
- veer
- drift
- movement
Rhymes with trend
- an-end
- append
- apprehend
- ascend
- attend
- amend
- backbend
- bend
- befriend
- blend
- blende
- boyfriend
- commend
- comprehend
- bookend
- condescend
- contend
- defend
- demavend
- depend
- descend
- distend
- dividend
- emend
- end
- end-to-end
- expend
- extend
- fend
- forefend
- forfend
- friend
- girlfriend
- godsend
- hornblende
- impend
- intend
- interdepend
- lend
- loanblend
- mend
- minuend
- misapprehend
- misspend
- offend
- overextend
- overspend
- pitchblende
- portend
- pretend
- recommend
- rend
- reprehend
- scend
- send
- spend
- subtend
- subtrahend
- superintend
- suspend
- tend
- transcend
- trend
- unbend
- underspend
- upend
- vend
- vilipend
- weekend
- wend
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Related words to trend
way
direction
appreciation
discernment
perceptiveness
taste
turn
disposition
tendency
inclination
Word history
Etymology
The word "trend" originates from the Old English "trendan," meaning to turn or revolve, which is related to the Proto-Germanic "trandijan," also meaning to turn or revolve. This root is linked to the Proto-Indo-European root "treud-" or "*treud-," which carries the sense of turning or revolving. In Middle English, the verb "trenden" evolved, maintaining the meaning of turning or changing direction. By the 16th century, "trend" began to be used more metaphorically to describe the general direction in which something is developing or changing, particularly in the context of fashion or social phenomena. The noun form, referring to a general course or prevailing tendency, became more common in the 20th century, especially with the rise of consumer culture and market analysis. The evolution of "trend" reflects its journey from a literal sense of physical movement to a broader, more abstract concept of movement or change in ideas, styles, or behaviors. This semantic shift illustrates the dynamic nature of language and how words can adapt to new contexts and societal developments over time.
How many points is trend worth in Scrabble?
Total points
6
Per letter points
T1R1E1N1D2
Dictionary check
- Offcl. Scrabble Pl. Dict. & Offcl Scrabble WordsYES
- Collins Scrabble Words 2021YES
- NASPA Word List 2020YES
- Tournament Word List 2006YES
- Words with Friends 2000YES
- Words with Friends 1997 (Retired)YES