typography

/taɪˈpɑgrəfi/

/taɪˈpɒgrəfi/

Other forms: typographies

Use the noun typography to describe the art of putting words into print. You might admire the typography of a concert poster that uses an elegant font, for example.

When typography began, the process involved choosing the letters, arranging them, and printing with a press on paper. Today, almost anyone can practice typography by using a computer to design and print flyers, magazines, posters, and more. Don't confuse typography with its near-homonym, topography, which is a branch of Earth science. You'll recognize typography by the Greek typos, which means "dent or impression."

Definitions of typography

1. noun

   the craft of composing type and printing from it
   type of:

   craft, trade

   the skilled practice of a practical occupation
2. noun

   art and technique of printing with movable type
   synonyms: composition

   type of:

   printing, printing process

   reproduction by applying ink to paper as for publication