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sans-serif Definition

sans-serif (san ser′if)

noun

a style of printing type with no serifs

Etymology: see sans & serif

sans-serif Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • typeface: The text is well laid out with use of a sans-serif typeface.
  • font: Children seem to find sans-serif fonts easier to read than serif fonts.
  • text: The graphics are all mock tabloid headlines: big bold white italic sans-serif text on a red background.
  • capital: In front, below and to the right, the acronym " SCIAF " in blue sans-serif capitals with narrow white border.

Noun used with modifier

default: The last one in the list ( sans-serif ) is usually a generic font description which will use the computer's default sans-serif font.

Browse dictionary entries near sans-serif

  1. ‹ sans peur et sans reproche
  2. ‹ SANS Institute
  3. ‹ sans doute
  4. ‹ sans-culotte
  5. ‹ sans
  6. ‹ sannyasi
  7. ‹ sannup
  8. ‹ Sankt Moritz
  9. ‹ Sankhya
  10. ‹ sank
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