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

Buyers can supply their own truck or source one through Tiger; the Panthera is constructed to match Ford F-350 styling, but Tiger can also work with Chevy and Ram trucks. —New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2024

From the silhouette’s easy styling to its various price points, the east-west bag makes a major case for becoming your next wardrobe staple. —Ebony-Renee Baker, refinery29.com, 30 Oct. 2024

This can in part be explained by the wider reach of its hair styling and care video tutorials, as is often the case with hair care brands. —Noor Lobad, WWD, 29 Oct. 2024

Here’s what to know about Hinchcliffe, his comedic styling and the response to his Madision Square Garden comments. —Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1899, in the meaning defined at sense 1