Sans: meaning, definitions and examples

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sans

 

[ sanz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

font

A typeface characterized by simple, clean lines and lack of adornment.

Synonyms

plain, sans-serif, simple

Examples of usage

  • The document was written in a sleek sans font.
  • The website used a modern sans typeface for its design.
Context #2 | Noun

French

A French word meaning 'without'.

Synonyms

without

Examples of usage

  • The dish was served sans sauce.
  • He preferred his coffee sans sugar.

Translations

Translations of the word "sans" in other languages:

🇵🇹 без

🇮🇳 बिना

🇩🇪 ohne

🇮🇩 tanpa

🇺🇦 без

🇵🇱 bez

🇯🇵 〜なし

🇫🇷 sans

🇪🇸 sin

🇹🇷 olmadan

🇰🇷 없는

🇸🇦 بدون

🇨🇿 bez

🇸🇰 bez

🇨🇳 没有

🇸🇮 brez

🇮🇸 án

🇰🇿 бұрынғы

🇬🇪 გარეშე

🇦🇿 olmadan

🇲🇽 sin

Etymology

The word 'sans' is derived from the French word meaning 'without'. It has been used in the English language to indicate absence or lack of something. The term 'sans-serif' in typography refers to typefaces that do not have the small projecting features called serifs at the end of strokes. The use of 'sans' in English dates back to the 19th century and has since become widely accepted in various contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,520, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.