Baskerville

American  

[bas-ker-vil] / ˈbæs kərˌvɪl /

noun

1. John, 1706–75, English typographer and manufacturer of lacquered ware.

2. a style of type.

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Baskerville British  

/ ˈbæskəˌvɪl /

noun

1. a style of type

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Etymology

Origin of Baskerville

C18: named after John Baskerville (1706–1775), English printer

Example Sentences

Look around and you’ll start noticing the likes of Baskerville Regular and Editorial New everywhere, from ads for New Balance sneakers to David protein-bar packaging to White House websites.

From The Wall Street Journal

They also refused comment on why Jodi Baskerville, who became the franchise’s first Black executive producer in 2021 after the racism scandal that upended James’ season, departed during Tran’s season.

From Los Angeles Times

For South Pasadena coach Ernest Baskerville, from morning to night, he turned his tournament into a way of helping families who lost homes in the devastating Eaton fire.

From Los Angeles Times

Baskerville also organized a sign-up sheet asking for volunteers to adopt families.

From Los Angeles Times

“I’m not an original Pasadena resident, but I’ve been here 16 years now,” Baskerville said.

From Los Angeles Times