type·face

[tahyp-feys]
noun
face ( defs 19b, c ).

Origin:
1900–05; type + face

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typeface (ˈtaɪpˌfeɪs) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
another name for face

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Typeface is always a great word to know.
So is lollapalooza. Does it mean:
an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle.
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
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typeface definition

text
The style or design of a font. Other independent parameters are size, boldness (thickness of lines), and obliqueness (a sheer transformation applied to the characters, not to be confused with a specifically designed italic font).
(1996-08-02)

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Example sentences
The court may refuse to consider text presented in less than standard font,
  such as small or fine typeface.
The rest were pretty mundane and, therefore, not a single typeface company was
  interested in distributing it.
Then when people do figure out how to get their text in a larger typeface it
  would actually do them some good.
Choose a solid, plain typeface that is easy to read.
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