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February 27, 2021 Word of the Day

trend /ˈtrɛnd/ noun
trend
/ˈtrɛnd/
noun

plural trends

New hair trend for men: the “man bun”
New hair trend for men: the “man bun”
Definition of TREND

[count]

1 : a general direction of change: a way of behaving, proceeding, etc., that is developing and becoming more common

  • the downward/upward trend of the stock market

  • Digital technology is the latest/current trend in television

  • There is a disturbing/growing trend toward obesity in children.

2 : something that is currently popular or fashionable

  • fashion trends

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