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Definition of stylesheet

stylesheet

/ˈstaɪl.ʃiːt/
style · sheet
Plural:stylesheets
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• noun

1

A file or form in web development and desktop publishing that defines the visual layout, typography, colors, and formatting rules for an electronic document or website.

Example

"The web developer updated the external stylesheet to change the font size and color palette across the entire site."

2

A concise document used by writers, editors, and proofreaders that lists specific conventions for spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and formatting within a publication.

Example

"The copy editor consulted the publisher's stylesheet to verify whether compound modifiers should be hyphenated."

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• Nearby Words

stylebook
styleless
styler
stylesheet
stylidium
styling
stylish

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Stylesheet. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/stylesheet
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