spreadsheet

noun

spread·​sheet ˈspred-ˌshēt 

: a computer program that allows the entry, calculation, and storage of data in columns and rows

also : the ledger layout modeled by such a program

Examples of spreadsheet in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Similar Excel spreadsheets are used to organize schemes where Indian scammers in Delhi or Kolkata impersonate Microsoft tech support, the Internal Revenue Service or even the Federal Bureau of Investigation. — Snigdha Poonam, The Dial, 13 Oct. 2026

Many people use the same desk, computer and monitor throughout the day, moving from spreadsheets and video calls to streaming, creative projects or gaming after work. — George Toh, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026

What’s in the Box Word and Excel handle documents and spreadsheets. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 12 Oct. 2026

Employees who prefer the spreadsheet can still export the model to Excel. — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1980, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for spreadsheet

• amit
• athlete
• backseat
• blackfeet
• broadsheet
• browbeat
• buckwheat
• compete
• compleat
• complete
• conceit
• concrete

Kids Definition

spreadsheet

noun

spread·​sheet ˈspred-ˌshēt 

: an accounting program for a computer

also : the ledger layout simulated by such a program