typeface

American  

[tahyp-feys] / ˈtaɪpˌfeɪs /

noun

1. face.

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typeface British  

/ ˈtaɪpˌfeɪs /

noun

1. another name for face

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Etymology

Origin of typeface

First recorded in 1900–05; type + face

Example Sentences

But he kept coming back to a classic: a slender, bookish typeface famously used in Apple’s “Think Different” campaign.

From The Wall Street Journal

The cream-colored pages of this faithful facsimile lend a welcome softness to his monochrome photographs; and the same Egyptian-inspired Art Deco typeface that adorned the book’s original cover is here reproduced.

From The Wall Street Journal

At the top of the more than 20 thoughtfully curated shelves filled with dozens of VHS tapes, Rose has placed a sign in bold red typeface that reads: “Kitchen Video.”

From Los Angeles Times

After the organic success of Charli XCX’s “Brat” led to brand accounts co-opting that album’s lime green color scheme and sans-serif typeface, it’s no surprise that the trend is continuing with Swift.

From Salon

The words "Palestine" and "action" were in larger typeface than the rest of the text.

From BBC

Related Words

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