typeface

/ˈtaɪpˌfeɪs/

typeface

English Noun
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Definition

The particular design of some type, font, or a font family.

Etymology

From type + face.

Example Sentences

  • "(Technically Aptos and Calibri are typefaces, while a “font” refers to a particular face or size, like italics or boldface. But in practice, “font” is often used as a synonym for “typeface,” including by Microsoft employees interviewed for this article.)"
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