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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As design documentation becomes more structured and machine-readable, organizations may eventually encode not only color, typography and spacing but also content structures, interaction principles and tone boundaries. — Goran Paun, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026 The curriculum prepares students for future education and careers in creative industries, requiring them to analyze, design and render complex graphics, package design, typography, layouts, corporate brand identities and web interfaces. — Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026 An Emily Henry novel announces warmth, wit, emotional accessibility, and optimism through bright palettes, graphic illustration, and playful typography. — Madelyn Johnson, Literary Hub, 24 July 2026 Others echoed the comparison, saying Coca-Cola’s refreshed typography looked strikingly similar to Marlboros, in a case of reality imitating memes. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 23 July 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

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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 2 Sep. 2026.

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