Style Definition & Meaning
style
- noun
- how something is done or how it happens; "her dignified manner"; "his rapid manner of talking"; "their nomadic mode of existence"; "in the characteristic New York style"; "a lonely way of life"; "in an abrasive fashion"
- a way of expressing something (in language or art or music etc.) that is characteristic of a particular person or group of people or period; "all the reporters were expected to adopt the style of the newspaper"
- a particular kind (as to appearance); "this style of shoe is in demand"
- the popular taste at a given time; "leather is the latest vogue"; "he followed current trends"; "the 1920s had a style of their own"
- (botany) the narrow elongated part of the pistil between the ovary and the stigma
- editorial directions to be followed in spelling and punctuation and capitalization and typographical display
- distinctive and stylish elegance; "he wooed her with the confident dash of a cavalry officer"
- a pointed tool for writing or drawing or engraving; "he drew the design on the stencil with a steel stylus"
- a slender bristlelike or tubular process; "a cartilaginous style"
- verb
- designate by an identifying term; "They styled their nation `The Confederate States'"
- make consistent with a certain fashion or style; "Style my hair"; "style the dress"
- make consistent with certain rules of style; "style a manuscript"
"Style" in song lyrics
See how style is used in real songs:
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"Runnin red's really not my style"
2 Hungry Bros. present 8thW1 — Talkin -
"We've got white-collar people trying to grab our style"
2 Live Crew — Banned in the U.S.A. -
"Show me shots Miami style"
2 Live Crew — Be My Private Dancer
Words that rhyme with style
Usage tips for "style"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "style" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for style to find words that pair well.