trending
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: trendings
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Popular or becoming more popular.
Adjective
Examples
[…] the only conversation most people can keep track of is what’s trending on social media.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A trend, or inclination in a particular direction.
Noun
Examples
the trendings of the coast
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “trending” mean?
Popular or becoming more popular.
Is “trending” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.