<dl>

Example

Hypertext

Text created for use on computer screens with links to other text related to that content.

Markup

The process of annotating text to separate and give meaning to individual parts without breaking up the original flow.

Language

A means of communication allowing meaningful information to be passed between two parties.

Usage

<dl>
  <dt>Hypertext</dt>
  <dd>
    Text created for use on computer screens with links to other text
    related to that content.
  </dd>
  <dt>Markup</dt>
  <dd>
    The process of annotating text to separate and give meaning to
    individual parts without breaking up the original flow.
  </dd>
  <dt>Language</dt>
  <dd>
    A means of communication allowing meaningful information to be
    passed between two parties.
  </dd>
</dl>

Description

The content inside a <dl> element is a series of terms and definitions important to the reader - "dl" stands for "description list".

There are two other elements inside. <dt> contains the term being defined, while the <dd> immediately after describes it.

There can be multiple terms for the same definition and vice-versa. The connection between them comes from the ordering in the markup.