Boldface

/ˈboʊldfeɪs/ noun

A typeface or font style where letters are thicker and darker, making text stand out and appear more prominent on a page.

Compound word from 'bold' (meaning dark or prominent in appearance) and 'face' (meaning typeface or style). The term emerged in the early 20th century with modern typography and printing technology.

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