sans serif

[ sanz ]

noun

, Printing.

1. a style of monotonal type without serifs.

sans serif

/ sænˈsɛrɪf /

noun

1. a style of printer's typeface in which the characters have no serifs

Other Words From

• sans-ser·if [sanz-, ser, -if], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of sans serif¹

First recorded in 1820–30

Example Sentences

GNL loses one for the ugh quality of its sans serif supered on sickly green and gray tints.

From The Daily Beast

Text shown in bold sans-serif type was printed in blackletter (Gothic).

From Project Gutenberg

Text in sans-serif type was originally printed in blackletter (Gothic, Old English).

From Project Gutenberg

The parts originally printed in Roman type are here shown in a sans-serif font to keep the visual distinction.

From Project Gutenberg

New Zealand stamps overprinted "Samoa" in sans-serif type 2mm.

From Project Gutenberg

Text printed in blackletter (gothic) type is shown in the e-text as sans-serif.

From Project Gutenberg