Type/taɪp/ Definition 1 of 5Pro Tip 1/3Common Features Refers to distinguishing traits that categorize people or things similarly. Birdwatchers know which type of bird they've seen by its features. Pro Tip 2/3Choice Expression Use 'type of' to express preferences or choices among categories. In restaurants, I prefer the type of dessert that's chocolate-based. Pro Tip 3/3Not Specific 'Type of' indicates a general category, not a specific item or example. She is interested in the type of books you rarely find anymore.