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

Nonetheless, the Elan’s styling cues translated convincingly, with details such as pop-up headlamps, the front grille opening, tail lamps, door handles, and the center-console configuration all paying homage to the British original. —Robert Ross, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2025

Ultimately, the best frequency depends on your hair type, styling habits, and how much moisture your strands need. —Malia Griggs, Glamour, 24 Apr. 2025

Pascal's outfit quickly drew attention not for its styling, but for its statement — a visible and public display of allyship. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025

Try it as a pre-shampoo treatment to nourish, a rinse-off treatment or apply it before styling for mega shine. —Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1899, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for styling

• filing
• piling
• smiling
• tiling
• beguiling
• compiling
• profiling
• refiling
• reviling
• stockpiling
• unsmiling
• reconciling