Typeface
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈtaɪpˌfeɪs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Typeface is a noun meaning (typography) The particular design of some type, font, or a font family.
Meaning
(typography) The particular design of some type, font, or a font family.
More Meanings
- (printing) The surface of type which inked, or the impression it makes.
Example Sentences
(Technically Aptos and Calibri are typefaces, while a “font” refers to a particular face or size, like italics or boldface. But in practice, “font” is often used as a synonym for “typeface,” including by Microsoft employees interviewed for this article.)
Word Forms
- typefaces
- type face
- type-face
Synonyms for typeface
Depending on context, synonyms include face, fount, font.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include font, fount, face, lettering, print, style.
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