font — a set of printed letters, numbers, and other symbols of the same style and size
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a set of printed letters, numbers, and other symbols of the same style and size
Pronunciation (IPA): /fɑːnt/
Example Sentences
- The ancient stone font in the cathedral has been used for baptisms for over 500 years.
- My teacher said my homework looked unprofessional because I used Comic Sans font.
- The wedding invitation was printed in an elegant script font.
font
NOUN[/fɑːnt/]
a set of printed letters, numbers, and other symbols of the same style and size
a set of printed letters, numbers, and other symbols of the same style and size
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Font derives from Middle French 'fonte', meaning 'something cast' or 'casting'. Originally referring to metal typefaces created by casting molten metal, the term evolved in the digital age to denote computer typefaces and digital character sets.
Breakdown
fonte (cast metal) → font (typeface). The word underwent semantic shift from physical cast metal type to abstract digital character design systems.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The ancient stone font in the cathedral has been used for baptisms for over 500 years.”
“My teacher said my homework looked unprofessional because I used Comic Sans font.”
“The wedding invitation was printed in an elegant script font.”
“He spent three hours choosing the perfect font for his resume and still didn't get the job.”
“The website's font is too small to read comfortably.”
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