plural styles
1
: a particular way in which something is done, created, or performed
I don't like the flowery style of his writing.
She has a unique style of singing.
a baseball pitcher with an unusual style
She writes with more attention to style than to content.
The room was decorated in modern style.
2
: a particular form or design of something
The car is available in several different styles.
a new dress style
the Greek style of architecture
The range of clothing styles has become more varied.
Victorian-style drapes
3
: a way of behaving or of doing things
His management style is abrasive.
Openly criticizing a fellow worker is just not my style. [=I would never openly criticize a fellow worker]
You're a good negotiator. I like your style. [=I like the way you do things]
4
: a particular way of living
He has been living in high style. [=he has been living the way rich people live]
5
: the quality that makes things attractive, fashionable, etc.
He has a real sense of style.
She's a woman of style. [=she's a stylish woman]
6
: an easy and graceful manner
It was an awkward moment but she handled it with style.
7
: the way that written words are spelled, capitalized, etc.
Each newspaper had its own style.
a style guide
styles; styled; styling
1
formal
: to give (yourself) a name or title even if you do not really deserve it
She styles [=calls] herself a "spiritual adviser."
—often + asHe styles himself as an expert in international politics.
2
: to give a particular shape to (someone's hair)
She cuts and styles hair.
She's having her hair styled tomorrow.
3
: to design (something) for a particular purpose
clothing styled for teenagers
a book styled for a general audience
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“Style.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/style. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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