Definitions for serif

serif ser·if

Spelling: [ser-if]
IPA: /ˈsɛr ɪf/

Serif is a 5 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 8 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 8 points.

You can make 69 anagrams from letters in serif (efirs).

Definitions for serif

noun

  1. a smaller line used to finish off a main stroke of a letter, as at the top and bottom of M.

Origin of serif

1835-45; perhaps Dutch schreef line (in writing), akin to schrijven to write

Examples for serif

serif—The short cross-line or tick at the end of the main strokes in roman letters.

A very thin line or serif is apt to be lost in the background.

Then start similarly at the extreme right-hand point of the bottom serif, and cut the right side of the stroke.

Word Value for serif
Scrable

8

Words with friends

8

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