typeface
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of typeface
Explanation
A typeface is a specific design of letters and numbers, either in print or on a computer. When you choose a typeface for your resume, you'll want something that's businesslike and easy to read. You can think of typeface as another term for font (the two words are often used interchangeably), although it's more accurate to call a typeface a "font family," a group of fonts with similar designs. Typefaces have official names like Comic Sans, Garamond, and Helvetica. If you dream of inventing your own typefaces, you may want to become a type designer. You'll be adding to the thousands of typefaces in use today!
Vocabulary lists containing typeface
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Example Sentences
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The signage displays a chic Saarinen-drawn typeface that looks like it belongs in Star Trek.
From Slate ● Aug. 18, 2026
The signage displays a chic Saarinen-drawn typeface that looks as if it belongs in Star Trek.
From Slate ● Aug. 18, 2026
It can rename stadiums, control what players or fans can wear into the ground, protect language and even the tournament typeface.
From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026
Or a typeface or a carnival banner or something like that.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 19, 2025
Nowadays, experts agree: There are many typeface variations in the First Folio, and they appear at random.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
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