<p><strong>noun</strong></p><ul><li>type or print that has thick, heavy lines, used for emphasis, headings, etc. (e.g., This is a sample of boldface)</li></ul><p><strong>adjective</strong></p><ul><li>typeset or printed in boldface</li></ul><p><strong>verb (used with object)</strong></p><ul><li>boldfaced, boldfacing: to mark (copy) to be set in boldface</li></ul>