1. the distance or spacing between individual letters in printed or written text
Usage: plural form; commonly used in typography and graphic design

Examples

• The designer adjusted the letterspacings to improve readability of the headline.
• Different letterspacings can dramatically change how a font appears on the page.
• Tight letterspacings work well for body text, while loose letterspacings suit display fonts.
• The typography guidelines specified exact letterspacings for each font size.
• Professional designers carefully consider letterspacings when creating logos and branding materials.