Serif definition

sĕrĭf
serifs
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(printing) A fine line projecting from a main stroke of a letter in common styles of type.
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(typography) A short line added to the tops and bottoms of traditional typefaces, such as Times Roman.
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A fine line finishing off the main strokes of a letter, as at the top and bottom of M.
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Noun

Singular:
serif
Plural:
serifs

Origin of serif

  • Perhaps from Dutch schreef line from Middle Dutch scrēve from scriven to write from Latin scrībere skrībh- in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • ceref, maybe from Dutch schreef.

    From Wiktionary

Serif Sentence Examples

  • Common attribute include serif, sans-serif, weight, cap height, x-height, spacing, language, and posture.

  • Decide if you want to use serif or sans-serif font.

  • We suggest using a sans serif font like Arial or Verdana, not Times New Roman.

  • Specifying Fonts on Win32 Platform There are three default serif fonts available on an English language Win32 platform.

  • The most widely used serif typeface is Times Roman or Times New Roman.

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