Food Fads

2 words in this vocabulary list

noun an intense but short-lived passion or enthusiasm for something

verb to cause to become insane or irrational

  • The latest fashion craze has taken the industry by storm.
  • Everyone's jumping on the new fitness craze.
  • Have you heard about the new dance craze that's going viral?
  • The craze for adventure never seems to die down in him.

fad

noun A temporary fashion, activity, or interest that is followed enthusiastically by a group of people for a short period of time.

  • The marketing team is analyzing the data to determine if the recent increase in sales is due to a fad or a sustainable trend.
  • I'm not sure if this new diet craze is just a fad or if it actually works.
  • Everyone's jumping on the latest fad workout routine, but who knows how long it'll last.
  • His interest in painting was just a passing fad, he quickly moved on to other hobbies.