typography

noun

ty·​pog·​ra·​phy tī-ˈpä-grə-fē 

1

: letterpress printing

2

: the style, arrangement, or appearance of typeset matter

Examples of typography in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Clean typography, bold color palettes, and architectural elements reflect the state’s creative revival and industrial heritage. —Craig Lebrau, Freep.com, 17 Feb. 2026

That’s reflected in the cover art, which uses 1970s-style typography and features the image of a dagger slicing through a mirror ball, drawing blood from the disco totem. —Chris Willman, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026

This was for my neighbors, to give them a window onto a larger world of art and typography. —Kathryn Savage, Artforum, 10 Feb. 2026

The jersey includes historical references and typography and features Benjamin Franklin, the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, the Liberty Bell and John Hancock's signature. —Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026

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

Rhymes for typography

• arthrography
• biography
• cartography
• cosmography
• cryptography
• demography
• discography
• echography
• ethnography
• filmography
• geography
• hydrography