style

Style is a particular of doing or saying something. It also refers to a unique form of clothing or way of arranging your appearance. (noun)

An example of style is the method by which you learn.
An example of style is speaking formally.
An example of style is the way a person expresses themselves using what they are wearing.

Style means to form or arrange something in a particular way. (verb)

An example of style is when you blow dry and curl your hair.

See style in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a sharp, slender, pointed instrument used by the ancients in writing on wax tablets
any of several devices, etc. similar in shape or use; specif.,
1. Obsolete a pen
2. an etching needle
3. an engraving tool
4. the pointer on a dial, chart, etc.
5. the gnomon of a sundial
6. Bot. the slender, stalklike part of a carpel between the stigma and the ovary
7. Zool. a small, pointed projection or bristlelike process, as on some insects
1. manner or mode of expression in language, as distinct from the ideas expressed; way of using words to express thoughts
2. specific or characteristic manner of expression, execution, construction, or design, in any art, period, work, employment, etc.: the Byzantine style, modern style
distinction, excellence, originality, and character in any form of artistic or literary expression: an author who lacks style
the way in which anything is made or done
1. the current, fashionable way of dressing, speaking, acting, etc.
2. something stylish; esp., a garment of current, smart design
3. a fashionable, luxurious existence: to live in style
distinction and elegance of manner and bearing
form of address; title: entitled to the style of Mayor
sort; kind; variety; type
a way of reckoning time, dates, etc.
Printing a particular manner of dealing with spelling, punctuation, word division, etc., as by a specific publisher, newspaper, etc.

transitive verb styled, styling

to name; call: Abraham Lincoln, styled the Great Emancipator
☆ to design the style of
to treat (hair) by cutting, blow-drying, coloring, etc. in order to achieve a desired, usually fashionable, style
to bring into accord with an accepted style, as of a publisher; normalize spelling, punctuation, etc. of

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See style in American Heritage Dictionary 4

style

noun

The way in which something is said, done, expressed, or performed: a style of speech and writing.
The combination of distinctive features of literary or artistic expression, execution, or performance characterizing a particular person, group, school, or era.
Sort; type: a style of furniture.
A quality of imagination and individuality expressed in one's actions and tastes: does things with style.
a. A comfortable and elegant mode of existence: living in style.
b. A mode of living: the style of the very rich.
a. The fashion of the moment, especially of dress; vogue.
b. A particular fashion: the style of the 1920s. See Synonyms at fashion.
A customary manner of presenting printed material, including usage, punctuation, spelling, typography, and arrangement.
A form of address; a title.
a. An implement used for etching or engraving.
b. A slender pointed writing instrument used by the ancients on wax tablets.
The needle of a phonograph.
The gnomon of a sundial.
Botany The usually slender part of a pistil, situated between the ovary and the stigma.
Zoology A slender, tubular, or bristlelike process: a cartilaginous style.
Medicine A surgical probing instrument; a stylet.
Obsolete A pen.