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

His media art projects consistently demonstrate a strong understanding of composition, typography, color theory, and digital design principles, paired with a unique personal style. —Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026

Outside the office, Shelby is a faceted artisan intoxicated by pre-1900s scientific illustration, engraving and typography. —Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 13 Mar. 2026

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

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