About

dd ¹⁾ is a element that

• represents the description (definition, value)
• of a dt(term) element
• in a description list (dl element).

Example: Glossary

A dl can be used to define a vocabulary list, like in a dictionary.

In the following example, each entry,:

• given by a dt with a dfn,
• has several dds, showing the various parts of the definition.

<dl>

  <!-- Entry -->
 <dt><dfn>happiness</dfn></dt>
 <dd class="pronunciation">/ˈhæpinəs/</dd>
 <dd class="part-of-speech"><i><abbr>n.</abbr></i></dd>
 <dd>The state of being happy.</dd>
 <dd>Good fortune; success. <q>Oh <b>happiness</b>! It worked!</q></dd>

  <!-- Entry -->
 <dt><dfn>rejoice</dfn></dt>
 <dd class="pronunciation">/rɪˈdʒɔɪs/</dd>
 <dd><i class="part-of-speech"><abbr>v.intr.</abbr></i> To be delighted oneself.</dd>
 <dd><i class="part-of-speech"><abbr>v.tr.</abbr></i> To cause one to be delighted.</dd>

</dl>