noun
- a general direction in which something is developing or changing
- a current style or preference that is popular
verb
- to develop or change in a general direction
- to be currently popular on social media
Usage: informal
Examples
- The trend toward online shopping continues to grow.
- Housing prices are trending upward this year.
- She always follows the latest fashion trends.
- The hashtag is trending on Twitter today.
- There’s a worrying trend of declining test scores.
- The data shows a clear trend over the past decade.