fad
noun
a temporary fashion, notion, manner of conduct, etc., especially one followed enthusiastically by a group.
fads
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pluralof fad.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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In a national food culture full of passing fads, the annual excitement generated by ramp season has endured in a way that sun-dried tomatoes or bacon-topped everything haven’t.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 13, 2026
Some also say Americans — as in the case of previous health fads — run the risk of overdoing it.
From MarketWatch ● May 10, 2026
And the likes of Zudio and Max have brought about the "trendification" of affordable fashion for the first time, appealing to Gen-Z and young millennial buyers, by trawling the latest fads in Paris and Milan.
From BBC ● Feb. 22, 2026
But unlike flash-in-the-pan fads, this one may have staying power.
From Slate ● Jan. 27, 2026
Food fads still come and go with alarming speed: A scientific study, a new government guideline, a lone crackpot with a medical degree can change our nation’s diet overnight.
From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan
