typeface

noun

type·​face ˈtīp-ˌfās How to pronounce typeface (audio)
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.
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The design idea incorporates the city's seal and unifies all lettering into a single typeface to modernize the appearance of department vehicles, the release stated. Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026 The right typeface helps maintain a brand’s consistent look, clarity of message, and protection of its identity. William Jones, USA Today, 19 Jan. 2026 Rubio noted that Times New Roman had been the department’s official typeface for nearly 20 years, until the 2023 change. Mariam Khan, ABC News, 10 Dec. 2025 The group, which helps transform libraries, schools and other community spaces with eye-catching wall art, often uses graphics, typefaces and an overall palette with a ’70s and ’80s vibe. Dave Smith, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for typeface

Word History

First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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The first known use of typeface was in 1887

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“Typeface.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/typeface. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.

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