typeface

US/ˈtaɪpˌfeɪs/

typeface noun: the particular design of some type, font, or a font family.

Noun

typeface (plural typefaces)

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
Synonyms:

face, font[Appendix:Glossary
The surface of type which inked, or the impression it makes.

কোনো হরফ, ফন্ট

The newspaper letters, all capitals, made up a jumble of typefaces.
It has the roundel, the Johnston typeface, and it is on the Tube map.
But text typefaces were still a problem if Lubalin was to fully realize his vision.

From type + face.

What does typeface mean?: Typeface means the particular design of some type, font, or a font family.
What is typeface in Bengali?: Typeface in Bengali is কোনো হরফ, ফন্ট. See Typeface meaning in Bengali.
What part of speech is typeface?: Typeface is a noun.
How do you pronounce typeface?: Typeface is pronounced /ˈtaɪpˌfeɪs/ (US).
What is the plural of typeface?: The plural of typeface is typefaces.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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