styling

1 of 2

present participle of style entry 2

styling

2 of 2

noun

styl·​ing ˈstī-liŋ 

plural stylings

1

: the way in which something is styled

clothing with classic styling

When it came time to redesign the compact Dakota, Dodge cleverly emulated the aggressive styling of its big, hot-selling Ram pickup.

—Consumer Reports

… Michael Jackson's sinuously breathy, often dreamy vocal stylings are prominent on only two or three of the eight selections.

—Robert Palmer

2

: hairstyling

did all of the styling and makeup for the movie

—often used before another noun

styling gels

styling tools

Examples of styling in a Sentence

Noun

a car with sleek new styling

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Related Articles As anyone with short hair will know, a meticulous cut and impeccable styling is key to pulling off the style with aplomb. —Ashley Davis, WWD, 6 Jan. 2025

The bag comes in two sizes, with its smaller style equipped with a detachable shoulder strap, which can be added for hands-free, crossbody styling. —Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Jan. 2025

Summary Most basic hair care routines involve cleansing, conditioning, and styling. —Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 4 Jan. 2025

The duality of the LP adds to its already captivating sonic styling that pushes the dance music scene forward. —Lisa Kocay, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1899, in the meaning defined at sense 1