HTML <dt> tag

The <dt> tag is used to define a term/name in a description lists. In another word, it specifies an item to be described in a list.

Type: Block Element

Syntax of <dt> tag

<dl>
 <dt> Term 1 </dt>
  <dd> Description 1 </dd>
 <dt> Term 2 </dt>
  <dd> Description 2 </dd>
</dl>

Supported Browsers

Tag Chrome Internet Explorer Firefox Safari Opera Mini
<dt> Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Full code example

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
</head>
<body>
<dl>

 <dt> HTML </dt>
  <dd> It is the most common language for web developers. </dd>
  
 <dt> CSS </dt>
  <dd> It is helpful in styling the HTML documents. </dd>
  
 <dt> JS </dt>
  <dd> It is used to create dynamic websites. </dd>
  
</dl>
</body>
</html>
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HTML
It is the most common language for web developers.
CSS
It is helpful in styling the HTML documents.
JS
It is used to create dynamic websites.

Associated tags of <dt> tag

Tag Uses
<dl> It is used to define a description list.
<dd> It is used to define description of a term in a description list.

Note: The dt tag must be always associated with <dd> and <dl> tag.

More reference

Within the <dt> element, you can put another HTML elements like <img>, <p>, <a> etc

Default CSS properties of <dt> tag
dt {
  display: block;
}