typography

noun

ty·​pog·​ra·​phy tī-ˈpä-grə-fē How to pronounce typography (audio)
1
: letterpress printing
2
: the style, arrangement, or appearance of typeset matter

Examples of typography in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web From tiny, barely visible lines and dots to serif and non-serif typography, from depth ratings in meters vs. feet to crown guards that look like avian beaks, the world of vintage Rolex is positively filled with quirky idiosyncrasies that can be difficult to parse, let alone memorize. Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 4 July 2024 Their wedding invite assortment is for the graphic designer at heart who loves clean typography and modern elegance. Julie Tong, Vogue, 26 June 2024 From the neon green album cover to the slightly burry typography, everyone wanted their own spin on the Brat artwork. Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 18 June 2024 The watch has a gold bezel invoking the coveted Olympic championship medal, along with the Paris 2024 typography on the date display and the Olympic emblem on the tip of the second hand. Marisa Guthrie, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019 See all Example Sentences for typography 

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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

Time Traveler
The first known use of typography was in 1610

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“Typography.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/typography. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.

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