large-print

adjective

ˈlärj-ˈprint How to pronounce large-print (audio)
: being set in a large size of type (such as 14 point or larger) especially for use by the partially sighted
large-print books

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This can include ramps, accessible parking and restrooms, and large-print menus in your space. — Expert Panel®, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025 Reading solutions: If vision changes affect reading, try large-print books and audiobooks. — Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 3 Feb. 2025

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1832, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of large-print was in 1832

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“Large-print.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/large-print. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.

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