In WordPress, a template is a file that determines the layout and structure of specific pages or groups of pages within a theme. Key points about templates:

Purpose: Templates define how content is displayed on WordPress posts, pages, and other areas of a website.

Hierarchy: WordPress uses a template hierarchy to determine which template file to use for a given page.

Customization: Templates can be customized to create unique layouts for different types of content.

Types: Common template files include index.php, header.php, footer.php, single.php, and page.php.

Block Themes: In modern block themes, templates are predefined structures composed of various blocks to organize page layouts.

Templates can be edited directly in the theme files or customized using theme builders and page builder plugins for easier modification without coding.