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display type

American  

noun

Printing.
  1. type larger than body type, used in headings, advertisements, etc.


Etymology

Origin of display type

First recorded in 1860–65

Example Sentences

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In 1908 and 1909 the directors, who solemnly decided even the mechanical minutiae of the paper, agreed to admit display type and half-tone cuts to the advertising columns.

From Time Magazine Archive

Until a few years ago it would not permit advertisers to use large display type.

From Time Magazine Archive

Underscore the names with wave lines so that they shall be printed in display type.

From News Writing The Gathering , Handling and Writing of News Stories by Spencer, M. Lyle (Matthew Lyle)

In this space, in display type, he denounced our telegrams as bogus, stating that he had seen his own brother write them at the hotel.

From Sawdust & Spangles Stories & Secrets of the Circus by Coup, W. C.

Both teams had tea together and our rooters' chorus sang "Juanita," while old Professor Grubb got up, with rage printed all over his face in display type, and went home.

From At Good Old Siwash by Fitch, George

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