Definition of sans serif in English:
sans serif
(also sanserif)
nounsan ˈsɛrɪfˌsæn(z) ˈsɛrəf
mass nounPrinting A style of type without serifs.
Example sentencesExamples
- Serif and sans-serif have no meaning to them, let alone when it's best to use one over the other.
- ‘Powered by Mallard Fuel Cells’ was written on the sides in white sans-serif.’
adjectivesan ˈsɛrɪfˌsæn(z) ˈsɛrəf
Printing Without serifs.
Example sentencesExamples
- However, most content on sites can be sorted into the family areas of serif, or sans-serif, with either having a decent fit into the scheme of the design.
- The original version had serif numbering, although the typeface was later changed to a sans-serif style.
- Gill Sans is my favourite sans-serif typeface bar none, but I wouldn't recommend it for body-text of more than a paragraph or so.
- Each element included the phrase ‘en route’ applied in a highly legible uppercase black sans-serif font, not more than a foot high, bracketed above and below with two bright-blue horizontal bars.
- A nice sans-serif typeface would be ideal but is not sufficient to function as a stand-alone identity.
Origin
Mid 19th century: apparently from French sans 'without' + serif.
Definition of sans serif in US English:
sans serif
nounˌsæn(z) ˈsɛrəfˌsan(z) ˈserəf
Printing A style of type without serifs.
Example sentencesExamples
- Serif and sans-serif have no meaning to them, let alone when it's best to use one over the other.
- ‘Powered by Mallard Fuel Cells’ was written on the sides in white sans-serif.’
adjectiveˌsæn(z) ˈsɛrəfˌsan(z) ˈserəf
Printing Without serifs.
Example sentencesExamples
- Gill Sans is my favourite sans-serif typeface bar none, but I wouldn't recommend it for body-text of more than a paragraph or so.
- The original version had serif numbering, although the typeface was later changed to a sans-serif style.
- A nice sans-serif typeface would be ideal but is not sufficient to function as a stand-alone identity.
- Each element included the phrase ‘en route’ applied in a highly legible uppercase black sans-serif font, not more than a foot high, bracketed above and below with two bright-blue horizontal bars.
- However, most content on sites can be sorted into the family areas of serif, or sans-serif, with either having a decent fit into the scheme of the design.
Origin
Mid 19th century: apparently from French sans ‘without’ + serif.