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sans serif

/ˌsæn(z)ˈsɛɹɪf/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.59 in modern English

Syllables
san-s serif
IPA
/ˌsæn(z)ˈsɛɹɪf/
12
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A typeface in which the characters do not have serifs.

adj

Of a typeface, without serifs.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From sans + serif.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˌsæn(z)ˈsɛɹɪf/
  • British English: /ˌsæn(z)ˈsɛɹɪf/

Inflected Forms

sans serifs (plural) sanserif (alternative) sans-serif (alternative)

Phrases

Gill Sans slab serif

Frequently Paired Words

Gill Sans slab serif

Synonyms

serifless nonserif helvetica

Antonyms

serif

Questions

How do you pronounce sans serif?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˌsæn(z)ˈsɛɹɪf/.
What does sans serif mean?
A typeface in which the characters do not have serifs.
Where does sans serif come from?
From sans + serif.

How to pronounce sans serif

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