sans serif

This term is primarily used in graphic design, typography, and web development. It carries a connotation of modernity, cleanliness, and efficiency, often contrasted with the traditional or formal feel of serif fonts. In digital contexts, it is frequently associated with high legibility on low-resolution screens.

When used as an adjective, it typically precedes the noun it modifies, such as "sans serif typeface." As a noun, it refers to the category of font itself. While the term is derived from French ("sans" meaning without), it is treated as a standard English technical term and does not require italicization in most modern style guides.