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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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 For twins, there’ve been stories of twins who create their own language that felt totally natural and a simple and easy way and a fun way to bring that performative typography into the movie. — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2026 My company is taking this approach with typography, which has been and remains one of the most central creative assets within visual brand identity systems. — Bill Connolly, Rolling Stone, 29 Apr. 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 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 7 Jul. 2026.

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