typeface
nounUS /ˈtaɪpˌfeɪs/
Etymology From type + face.
1
Media, Publishing, Typography 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.)2024 February 28, Victor Mather, “Microsoft Word’s Subtle Typeface Change Affected Millions. Did You Notice?”, in The New York Times, →ISSN:
2
Media, Printing, Publishing The surface of type which inked, or the impression it makes.
- Derived terms
- typefaced