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Description Lists

A description list pairs terms with their descriptions, like a dictionary or glossary.

Syntax:

<dl>
  <dt>HTML</dt>
  <dd>The structure of a web page.</dd>

  <dt>CSS</dt>
  <dd>The style of a web page.</dd>

  <dt>JavaScript</dt>
  <dd>The behaviour of a web page.</dd>
</dl>
TagMeaning
<dl>Description list
<dt>Description term
<dd>Description details