Definition list.
A set of terms paired with their descriptions or values.
See it in context
- Format
- SVG
- Dimensions
- 1440 × 900
- Color space
- sRGB
What it is
A definition list makes term-value relationships explicit without forcing them into a multi-column table. It works well for specifications, metadata, and short glossary entries.
When to use it
Use for one item’s attributes or a set of definitions.
Know the difference
A definition list pairs terms and values; a table compares values across multiple records.
Across platforms
iOS · iPadOS · macOS · visionOS
Use the native platform presentation and terminology; adapt density and interaction to touch, pointer, remote, or spatial input rather than copying a phone-sized view.
Web · Android · Windows · Linux
Use semantic content structures on the web. Touch, pointer, and remote layouts need different target spacing even when the same information is shown.
Go to the source
Primary documentation for the pattern and its platform conventions.