Trend Definition & Meaning
trend
- noun
- a general direction in which something tends to move; "the shoreward tendency of the current"; "the trend of the stock market"
- general line of orientation; "the river takes a southern course"; "the northeastern trend of the coast"
- a general tendency to change (as of opinion); "not openly liberal but that is the trend of the book"; "a broad movement of the electorate to the right"
- the popular taste at a given time; "leather is the latest vogue"; "he followed current trends"; "the 1920s had a style of their own"
- verb
- turn sharply; change direction abruptly; "The car cut to the left at the intersection"; "The motorbike veered to the right"
"Trend" in song lyrics
See how trend is used in real songs:
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"freak I'm a real rap cat, hoe I'm not a trend"
Dre Dog (Andre Nickatina) & Equipto — 4AM - BAY BRIDGE MUSIC -
"Oh yes, it sets quite a trend"
Anotha Level f/ Pharcyde — Phat-T -
"Who wanna start a trend, when it shouldn't even be a trend"
Arsonists — Backdraft
Words that rhyme with trend
Usage tips for "trend"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "trend" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for trend to find words that pair well.