typography

noun

ty·​pog·​ra·​phy tī-ˈpä-grə-fē How to pronounce typography (audio)
1
: letterpress printing
2
: the style, arrangement, or appearance of typeset matter

Examples of typography in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web These designs range from simple typography to extravagant artwork, providing voters with a wide variety of options to choose from. Brenna Gauchat, The Arizona Republic, 12 Apr. 2024 The resulting model is better at multi-subject prompts and typography, Venture Beat reports. Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 27 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for typography 

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Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin typographia, from Greek typos impression, cast + -graphia -graphy — more at type entry 1

First Known Use

1610, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of typography was in 1610

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Cite this Entry

“Typography.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/typography. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

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