trend

Definitions of trend
  1. noun
    a general direction in which something tends to move
    synonyms: tendens, tendentie
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    type of:
    hoek, kant, richting, zijde
    a line leading to a place or point
  2. noun
    characteristic or habitual practice
    synonyms: mode
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    type of:
    gebruik, geplogenheid, gewoonte, mos, praktijk, praxis, usance, usantie, usus
    a customary way of operation or behavior
  3. noun
    the popular taste at a given time
    synonyms: klasse, mode, stijl
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    types:
    look, mode
    the latest and most admired style in clothes and cosmetics and behavior
    haute couture, haute-couture
    trend-setting fashions
    cultus, epidemie, modegril, modeverschijnsel, rage
    an interest followed with exaggerated zeal
    type of:
    meug
    delicate discrimination (especially of aesthetic values)
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