Stile

/staɪl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A structure designed for people to climb over a fence or wall.

She climbed over the stile to reach the fields beyond.

A distinctive manner of expression in writing or speech.

His writing style is characterized by vivid descriptions and complex characters.

An apparatus used for making a particular kind of art or design.

The artist used a unique stile to create stunning patterns in her work.

Middle English 'stile', from Old English 'stigol', related to 'stig' which means 'to ascend'.

climb over the stile

to cross over a fence or wall using a stile

stile of the times

a reference to the prevailing design or style of a particular era

step

a movement made by lifting your foot and putting it down in another place.

ladder

a structure for climbing up and down, consisting of a series of rungs or steps.

In fashion, refers to a stylish or trendy item.

That jacket is pure stile!

To put something in style or make it fashionable.

She styled that old dress to make it look like new.