Tailwind

Noun · Development

Definitions

  1. Short for Tailwind CSS — a utility-first CSS framework that provides low-level, single-purpose classes (like flex, pt-4, text-center) composed directly in HTML markup instead of writing custom CSS, with a build-time purge step that strips unused classes for minimal production bundles.

    In plain English: A popular way to style websites by adding short, descriptive class names directly in your HTML instead of writing separate style sheets.

    Example: "Just slap className='flex items-center gap-2 rounded-lg bg-slate-100 p-4' on the div — no separate stylesheet needed."

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