sans serif

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See also: sans-serif

English

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A serif font and a sans serif one.

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Etymology

From sans +‎ serif.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈsæn ˈsɛɹɪf/, /ˈsænz ˈsɛɹɪf/
  • Audio (US):(file)

Noun

sans serif (plural sans serifs)

  1. (typography) A typeface in which the characters do not have serifs.
    Antonym: serif

Adjective

sans serif (not comparable)

  1. (typography) Of a typeface, without serifs.
    Synonyms: serifless, nonserif
    • 2008, Clay Shirky, Gin, Television, and Cognitive Surplus‎:
      If you have some sans-serif fonts on your computer, you can play this game, too.

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