typeface

Valid in Scrabble

Scrabble points
18
Words With Friends
19
Letters
8
Pronunciation
/ˈtaɪpˌfeɪs/

Definition of typeface

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. The particular design of some type, font, or a font family.
    “(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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noun

  1. The particular design of some type, font, or a font family.
    “(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.)”
  2. The surface of type which inked, or the impression it makes.

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Etymology

From type + face.

Hooks

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