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 Jamie Calderon, a partner and creative director at the creative agency Tolleson who worked with Lucid to launch the vehicle, says every bit of the EV, from its overall shape down to its lighting and even badge typography, is meant to communicate sleekness and simplicity. Aarian Marshall, WIRED, 2 Aug. 2024 As well as artistic trends, the posters illustrate changing fashions in typography and design. Christian House, CNN, 23 July 2024 These covers mirrored the omnipresent typography used for the album: glitchy, intentionally pixelated lowercase black Arial text spelling out the album title, superimposed onto a puke green background. Hazlitt, 17 July 2024 Composed of five new models, including the full lume version with a pale blue dial shown here, the series is equipped with an improved automatic movement boasting 54 hours of power reserve, new typography, redesigned hands for optimal legibility and a new adaptable strap. Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 17 July 2024 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 19 Aug. 2024.

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