IPA: /ˈstaɪlɪŋ/
KK: /ˈstaɪlɪŋ/
The way in which something is designed or arranged, often referring to fashion or appearance.
Her styling for the photoshoot was both creative and elegant.
To arrange or design something in a particular way, often to make it look attractive or fashionable.
She is styling her hair for the party tonight.
Past: styled
Past Participle: styled
Styling is derived from "style" (from Old French *estile*, meaning a manner of doing something) and "-ing" (a suffix used to form present participles or gerunds). The word "styling" refers to the act or process of applying a particular manner or design to something.
Think of 'style' as a way of doing things, and the '-ing' shows it's an action. So, styling means the action of applying a specific manner or design.