stylist

noun

styl·​ist ˈstī-list How to pronounce stylist (audio)
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

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
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Who would your hire as a stylist? Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 25 Oct. 2025 Ortega attended the awards show to honor her stylist, Enrique Melendez, who received the Future of Fashion Award. Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025 Samantha Dawn, a personal stylist and style coach, also thinks the fabric is seasonally appropriate. Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025 Pieces from Stock are often plucked by stylists for celebrity editorials for Vanity Fair, Esquire and GQ. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 24 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for stylist

Word History

First Known Use

1795, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of stylist was in 1795

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Stylist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stylist. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

stylist

noun
styl·​ist ˈstī-ləst How to pronounce stylist (audio)
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

More from Merriam-Webster on stylist

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!