1. small decorative strokes that extend from the main strokes of letters in certain typefaces
Usage: typography

Examples

• Times New Roman is a serif font with small decorative strokes on each letter.
• The designer chose a font without serifs for a cleaner, modern look.
• Traditional newspapers often use serif fonts because the serifs help guide the eye along lines of text.
• Sans-serif fonts lack the small decorative strokes found on serif typefaces.
• The serifs on this antique book’s typeface are quite ornate and detailed.
• Many websites prefer sans-serif fonts over those with serifs for better screen readability.