styling

1 of 2

present participle of style entry 2

styling

2 of 2

noun

styl·​ing ˈstī-liŋ How to pronounce styling (audio)
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
With some clever styling tricks, the humble flannel can be worn in dozens of different ways across any season. Halie Lesavage, Glamour, 17 June 2024 Though Princess Leonore, Prince Nicolas and Princess Adrienne go by their royal titles, the appellations are the extent of their royal styling. Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 13 June 2024 Opened in 1926 as an exclusive women's hostel, the legendary boutique property still captures the charm of its original Spanish colonial stylings. Vanessa Wilkins, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2024 The Cherry Bowl Drive-In Theater originally opened in 1953 and still retains most of the original styling. Jordan Green, Detroit Free Press, 12 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for styling 

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Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1899, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of styling was in 1899

Dictionary Entries Near styling

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“Styling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/styling. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.

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