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style British & World English

a particular procedure by which something is done; a manner or way

-style British & World English

(forming adjectives and adverbs) in a manner characteristic of

one's style in style British & World English

one’s usual way of behaving or approaching situations

style in stile1 British & World English

an arrangement of steps that allows people but not animals to climb over a fence or wall

style in style British & World English

a particular procedure by which something is done; a manner or way

New Style (abbreviation: NS) British & World English

the method of calculating dates using the Gregorian calendar. The Gregorian superseded the Julian calendar in Britain, Ireland, and British colonies in 1752

new-style British & World English

having a new style; different from and usually better than a previous version

Old Style (abbreviation: OS) British & World English

the method of calculating dates using the Julian calendar

old style British & World English

a style that is no longer current, common, or fashionable

in style or in grand style in style British & World English

in an impressive, grand, or luxurious way

doggy style (also doggy fashion) British & World English

a sexual position in which the woman, usually supporting herself on her hands and knees, is penetrated from behind by the man

house style British & World English

a company’s preferred manner of presentation and layout of written material

style sheet British & World English

a manual detailing the house style of a particular publisher, publication, etc.

family style British & World English

designating a style of preparation or serving of food in which diners help themselves from plates of food that have been put on the table

cramp someone's style in cramp British & World English

prevent a person from acting freely or naturally

International Style British & World English

a functional style of 20th-century architecture, so called because it crossed national and cultural barriers. It is characterized by the use of steel and reinforced concrete, wide windows, uninterrupted interior spaces, simple lines, and strict geometric forms

prostyle British & World English

a portico with a maximum of four columns

restyle British & World English

rearrange or remake in a new shape or layout

homestyle British & World English

(especially of food) such as would be made or provided at home; simple and unpretentious

lifestyle British & World English

the way in which a person lives

style guide in style sheet British & World English

a manual detailing the house style of a particular publisher, publication, etc.