sans serif

noun, adj — 2 senses

sans serif

noun

UK /ˌsæn(z)ˈsɛɹɪf/ · US /ˌsæn(z)ˈsɛɹɪf/

Etymology From sans + serif.

1

Media, Publishing, Typography A typeface in which the characters do not have serifs.

sans serif

adj

Etymology From sans + serif.

1

Media, Publishing, Typography Of a typeface, without serifs.

If you have some sans-serif fonts on your computer, you can play this game, too.2008, Clay Shirky, Gin, Television, and Cognitive Surplus:

Related terms: Gill Sans, slab serif

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