<dt>

The HTML <dt> element signifies a term within a description list, usually accompanied by a <dd> element that offers the corresponding definition or explanation.

`<dt>` Tag

The <dt> element defines a term within a description list and is used inside a <dl>. It is usually followed by a <dd> element, which provides a corresponding explanation. Multiple <dt> elements can be used when multiple terms share the same definition in a single <dd>.

Syntax

index.html

<dl>
  <dt>Term</dt>
  <dd>Description or definition of the term.</dd>
</dl>

`<dt>` Demo

HTML: HyperText Markup Language is the standard language for creating web pages.
CSS: Cascading Style Sheets is used to style and layout web pages.
JavaScript: A programming language used to create interactive effects within web browsers.

index.html

<dl>
  <dt>HTML</dt>
  <dd>
    HyperText Markup Language is the standard language for creating web pages.
  </dd>
  <dt>CSS</dt>
  <dd>
    Cascading Style Sheets is used to style and layout web pages.
  </dd>
  <dt>JavaScript</dt>
  <dd>
    A programming language used to create interactive effects within web browsers.
  </dd>
</dl>

Example

The <dt> tag represents terms such as "HTML," "CSS," and "JavaScript."
The <dd> tag provides the definitions or explanations for each term.

Conclusion

The <dt> tag in HTML is used to define a term within a description list, making it a crucial element for creating glossaries or dictionaries. When paired with the <dd> tag, it provides a clear and structured way to present terms and their definitions.

<dl>

The HTML <dl> element creates a description list, consisting of <dt> (definition terms) and <dd> (definition descriptions) to display terms alongside their explanations.

<menu>

The `<menu>` element lists commands or options but is mostly obsolete, with better semantic alternatives available.