stylist

noun

styl·​ist ˈstī-list 

1

a

: a master or model of style

especially : a writer or speaker who is eminent in matters of style

b

: a person (such as a writer or singer) noted for a distinctive style

2

a

: a person who develops, designs, or advises on styles

b

: hairstylist

Synonyms

• barber
• haircutter
• hairdresser
• hairstylist

Examples of stylist in a Sentence

She is a fine literary stylist.

although she usually dresses her own hair, the bride-to-be decided to go to a professional stylist before the big day

Recent Examples on the Web

Our Expert Panel Kim Appelt is a celebrity stylist. —Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 14 June 2024

But those people aren’t Ayo and her stylist Danielle Goldberg. —Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 14 June 2024

So did a hair stylist, who adapted to the pain by sleeping on her right side. —Jessica Van Egeren, Journal Sentinel, 13 June 2024

More often than not, the matriarch has assumed the role of the family hair stylist, but as time has passed and expectations around gender roles have shifted, dads are picking up the comb, brush, and edge control to do their daughters’ hair. —Desiree Hadley, Essence, 13 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1795, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing stylist

• hair stylist

Kids Definition

stylist

noun

styl·​ist ˈstī-ləst 

1

: a person known for an outstanding style

a song stylist

a prose stylist

2

: one who develops, designs, or advises on styles

a hair stylist

stylistic

stī-ˈlis-tik

adjective

stylistically

-ti-k(ə-)lē

adverb