# Helvetica

> English word · Proper noun · IPA /hɛlˈvɛ.tɪ.kə/ · frequency rank #56,801

## Definitions
1. A popular and influential sans-serif typeface.

## Etymology
Borrowed from Latin helvētica (“Swiss”).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/helvetica