font
fɒnt
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Definition of font - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
typographyTECH.set of characters with unified designTECH.
  • The document uses a modern font for clarity.
lettering typeface
2.
metaphoricalsource or origin of something
  • She is a font of wisdom and advice.
origin source
3.
baptismTECH.UKbowl for baptismal water in churchesTECH.UK
  • The priest blessed the child at the font.
baptismal font basin
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Images of font

  • font: bowl for baptismal water in churches
    bowl for baptismal water in churches

Expressions with font

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rich source of knowledge or data
She is a font of information on local history.
font style that is contemporary and up-to-date
She prefers using a modern font in her graphic designs.
font designed for optimal readability on digital displays
The website used a screen font that made the text easy to read.
large basin used for baptism ceremonies
The church has a beautiful marble baptismal font.
practice of organizing, installing, and controlling use of digital type styles
Good font management keeps all the studio’s type styles organized and available.
height setting of printed or on-screen letters in a type style
Increase the font size if the text is hard to read.

Origin of font

Latin, fons (spring or source)

Terms with font included in their meaning

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typography
visual display of characters in a font
font style
written in a slanted font
typography
the boldness or thickness of a font
handwriting
font style that mimics connected handwriting
typography
visual representation of a character in a font
font design
add hints to a font in computing
piadj.
typography
not part of the usual font set
ritual vessel
baptismal font or basin

Examples of font in a sentence

  • The website's font was updated for better readability.
  • He is a font of creativity.
  • The library is a font of knowledge.
  • The ancient font was carved from marble.
  • Water in the font was cold and clear.

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  1. French:police, source, ...
  2. German:Schriftart, Quelle, ...
  3. Italian:font, fonte, ...
  4. Spanish:fuente, pila bautismal, ...
  5. Portuguese:fonte, pia batismal, ...
  6. Chinese:字体, 源泉, ...
  7. Japanese:フォント, 泉, ...
  8. Arabic:خَطّ, مَصْدَر, ...
  9. Hebrew:גוֹפָן, מַעְיָן, ...
  10. Russian:шрифт, фонт, ...
  11. Ukrainian:шрифт, джерело, ...
  12. Hindi:फॉन्ट, खान, ...
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