stylist

noun

styl·​ist ˈstī-list 

1

a

: a master or model of style

especially : a writer or speaker who is eminent in matters of style

b

: a person (such as a writer or singer) noted for a distinctive style

2

a

: a person who develops, designs, or advises on styles

b

: hairstylist

Synonyms

• barber
• haircutter
• hairdresser
• hairstylist

Examples of stylist in a Sentence

She is a fine literary stylist.

although she usually dresses her own hair, the bride-to-be decided to go to a professional stylist before the big day

Recent Examples on the Web

Best Storage Bench: The Container Store Lotus Bamboo Storage Bench Kristyn Ivey, a KonMari consultant and home stylist at For the Love of Tidy, previously recommended this discreet storage solution to SELF, noting that some of its key features happen to be rather shoe-friendly. —Sara Coughlin, SELF, 26 June 2025

According to two professional stylists with over a decade of experience, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer, but there are some key guidelines worth following. —Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 26 June 2025

The cult-favorite brand tapped stylist and influencer Sara Walker, the content creator behind the viral @styledsara account, to collaborate on a breezy linen dress designed to take you everywhere. —Lauren Alexis Fisher, Footwear News, 25 June 2025

The official opening this Saturday will feature an event with on-site stylists, a Bubbly Bar and Small Bites, raffles, giveaways, VIP beauty bags and more, according to a release. —Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 20 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1795, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing stylist

• hair stylist

Kids Definition

stylist

noun

styl·​ist ˈstī-ləst 

1

: a person known for an outstanding style

a song stylist

a prose stylist

2

: one who develops, designs, or advises on styles

a hair stylist

stylistic

stī-ˈlis-tik

adjective

stylistically

-ti-k(ə-)lē

adverb