What does SERIF mean?

Parts of Speech:

Noun, Adjective

Definitions:

Noun: a small line or stroke regularly attached to the end of a larger stroke in a letter or symbol, as found in some typefaces.

Adjective: (of a typeface) having serifs.

Pronunciations:

US: /ˈserɪf/

UK: /ˈsɛrɪf/

Origin and Usage:

The word "serif" originated from the Dutch word "schreef" meaning "line" or "stroke". It was first used in English in the 1830s to describe the small lines or strokes added to the ends of larger strokes in typefaces. Serif typefaces are widely used in printed materials such as books, newspapers, and magazines, as they are considered more readable than sans-serif typefaces.

Synonyms:

None

Related Words:

Font, Style, Glyph, Roman, Type

Example Sentences:

Noun: The designer chose a serif font for the book cover.

Adjective: The serif letters in the logo gave it a classic look.