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microtrend

microtrend noun: a very small, specific trend or vogue.

Noun

microtrend (plural microtrends)

  1. A very small, specific trend or vogue.
    • This last microtrend—effectively a re-revival—highlights one of the ironies of the 80's resurgence, for the 80's were the first era in pop in which recycling and retrospection became rife.2002 May 5, Simon Reynolds, “The 70's Are So 90's. The 80's Are The Thing Now.”, in The New York Times, →ISSN, archived from the original on 10 Apr 2021
    • Replace the resin with real ice, and substitute an orchid or rose petal or other edible niblet for the fly, and you’ve got the latest microtrend in upscale mixology — or at least in precious garnishes.2007 February 9, Jonathan Miles, “Barkeep, There’s a ...”, in The New York Times, archived from the original on 17 Jan 2018

Forms of microtrend

pluralmicrotrends

Origin of microtrend

From micro- + trend.

Questions about microtrend

What does microtrend mean?
Microtrend means a very small, specific trend or vogue.
What part of speech is microtrend?
Microtrend is a noun.
What is the plural of microtrend?
The plural of microtrend is microtrends.

Words near microtrend in the dictionary

  1. microtremors
  2. microtrench
  3. microtrenched
  4. microtrenches
  5. microtrenching
  6. microtrend
  7. microtrends
  8. microtrepan
  9. microtrepanned
  10. microtrepanning
  11. microtrepans

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