Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dingbats
Noun
/ˈdɪŋbæts/
Definition
A typographic element or ornament that is usually used in print to enhance visual presentation, often as a decorative symbol or icon.
Examples
- In the document, she used various dingbats to separate each section of her text.
- Graphic designers often incorporate dingbats to add flair to their layouts.
- He found a fun dingbat font that included quirky symbols for his project.
Meaning
The term dingbats can refer to nonsensical characters or symbols that are used for various purposes in documents, graphics, or in typography.
Synonyms
- symbols
- ornaments
- icons
- glyphs
