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

Knowing your number isn’t about obsessing over a spreadsheet. — Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Milanesi agrees safeguards should be in place, but isn’t convinced AI replacing humans on spreadsheets is necessarily inviting a higher risk of error. — Marc Saltzman, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

Lauren and David picked their top ten properties from Jaybush’s spreadsheet, and began visiting homes. — Nicola Twilley, New Yorker, 27 Aug. 2026

The suite supports advanced data analysis and database management, as well as everyday documents, spreadsheets, presentations, email, and notes. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 27 Aug. 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