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

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It is manufactured by him, designed by Aneesh Bhoothaphy, and the typography of the key is actually designed by Tobias Frere-Jones, who designed the typography of the 9/11 museum. Mason Leib, ABC News, 18 June 2026 For Qadeer, who teaches the history of typography, this change is a part of a deliberate rebranding effort. John Semley, Wired News, 5 June 2026 Minnesota artist Michael Shay, who lives with autism, is achieving his artistic dream with focus, determination and typography. Derek James, CBS News, 26 May 2026 Pros & Cons Adobe Illustrator is a powerful graphic design app for drawing and painting, fine typography, illustration, and many other professional artistic disciplines. Shelby Putnam Tupper, PC Magazine, 19 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for typography

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 6 Jul. 2026.

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