typeface

noun

type·​face ˈtīp-ˌfās 

1

: all type of a single design

2

: the face of printing type

Examples of typeface in a Sentence

The book's typeface is very elegant.

Recent Examples on the Web

Gastrotypographicalassemblage is an approximately eight-by-thirty-four-foot wooden mural composed mostly of culinary terms set in expressive three-dimensional typefaces. — Alec Mapes-Frances, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026

Letters—in the right order and typeface—are the best way to inspire people to make better choices. — Danielle Parker, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026

Only slightly larger than the largest iPhone, the original is a photo of a single eye collaged atop a close-up of skin—both in black and white—with the two words set in signature Futura Bold typeface. — Amy Verner, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2026

An email caught my attention with its title, typeface and poster. — Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Phrases Containing typeface

• proportional font/typeface

Rhymes for typeface

• aerospace
• anatase
• anyplace
• commonplace
• cyberspace
• database
• diabase
• diastase
• dnase
• elastase
• fireplace
• hyperspace