trend n. & v. --n. a generaldirectionandtendency (esp. of events, fashion, or opinion etc.). --v.intr. 1 bend or turnaway in a specified direction. 2 be chiefly directed; have a general and continued tendency. øtrend-setter a personwho leads theway in fashion etc. trend-setting establishing trends or fashions. [ME 'revolve' etc. f. OE trendan f. Gmc: cf. TRUNDLE]