Definition Lists

Definition lists associate terms with their definitions or descriptions. They're perfect for glossaries, FAQs, and metadata.

Basic Definition List

Structure:

• <dl> - Definition list container
• <dt> - Definition term
• <dd> - Definition description

Multiple Definitions

A term can have multiple definitions.

Multiple Terms

Multiple terms can share a definition.

Definition Lists for FAQs

Definition Lists for Metadata

Styling Definition Lists

When to Use Definition Lists

Good uses:

• Glossaries and dictionaries
• FAQs
• Metadata (author, date, etc.)
• Key-value pairs

Exercise: Create a Glossary

Create a glossary with at least three terms:

Definition lists provide semantic structure for term-definition relationships!