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

My trusty spreadsheet identified this affordability twist by analyzing 2024 Census Bureau housing details for the 50 states and the District of Columbia. —Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 20 Sep. 2025

According to Cooley, the maze development process is relatively quick, with initial designs laid out in an Excel spreadsheet in early July, weeks before corn is planted. —Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2025

The rest of my afternoon is toggling between Teams messages with my coworker, and various packing spreadsheets. —R29 Team, Refinery29, 19 Sep. 2025

And yes, Bell is already working on the spreadsheet for next year. —Katie Bain, Billboard, 19 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1981, 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