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

Taylor, Jalen Hurts, and Jaylen Brown have each been able to become the flyest version of themselves due to the capabilities of their stylist. —Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 5 Nov. 2024

The stylist, who attended Virginia Union University, has been involved with the Yardrunners program since its inception, participating in its inaugural class and helping with styling for subsequent years. —Layla Ilchi, WWD, 2 Nov. 2024

Other stylists do this by making a point to provide an LGBTQ-friendly experience, sometimes in politically conservative regions. —Nicola Dall'asen, Allure, 1 Nov. 2024

One of the decisions Michelle guided the bride to was hiring stylists Carrie Goldberg, Lex Alexandris, and Souri Kim of CLG Creative. —Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 31 Oct. 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