1
: the plan or design or arrangement of something laid out: such as
a
b
: final arrangement of matter to be reproduced especially by printing
2
: the act or process of planning or laying out in detail
3
a
: something that is laid out
a model train layout
b
: land or structures or rooms used for a particular purpose
a cattle-ranching layout
also
: place
c
: a set or outfit especially of tools
laid out; laying out; lays out
Synonyms
Examples of layout in a Sentence
Noun
The layout of the apartment was good, but the kitchen was too small.
She designed the page layout for the new magazine.
Verb
he laid out big bucks for a new lawnmower that runs by itself
the transatlantic balloonists laid out a backup plan in case of an emergency
Recent Examples on the Web
Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 10 May 2024
Players must make their way through four unique realms — Tartarus, Asphodel, Elysium, and the Temple of Styx — with each arena taking on a different layout and enemy formation for players to learn and adapt to, but never memorize.
—Nikki McCann Ramirez, Rolling Stone, 9 May 2024
The layout includes between eight and nine cabins for up to 12 guests and cabins for 36 crew.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 8 May 2024
So, Gina and team had to figure out the layout, which unsurprisingly was the biggest challenge.
—Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 8 May 2024
The Bottom Line When choosing the best air conditioner system for your Florida home, consider the specific needs of your region, your home’s layout, and the features that will provide the most comfort and efficiency.
—Sara Kendall, Miami Herald, 7 May 2024
Pretty tough, too, to look at an artist’s rendering of the layout and envision how the sound from one stage wouldn’t compete with the sound from another.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 4 May 2024
Some of the big ones were the description of the camp and its layout, the train route characters took, and the number Sokolov tattooed onto his eventual wife’s arm.
—Amber Dowling, Variety, 2 May 2024
In the first rotation, Lee delivered a solid performance on the balance beam, opting to perform a simple layout dismount.
—Kaetlyn Liddy, NBC News, 27 Apr. 2024
Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2024
The Orange County District Attorney's Office declined our request for an interview, but cameras were allowed in court for portions of the trial where Senior Deputy D.A. Jennifer Walker laid out her case to the jury.
—Tracy Smith, CBS News, 18 May 2024
The Republican argument for releasing the recording, laid out in the 12-page resolution under consideration on Thursday, represents a mash-up of motives and investigations.
—Luke Broadwater, New York Times, 16 May 2024
And a Biden labor task force also released a report laying out 70 policies the government could implement to strengthen labor unions.
—Erik Loomis, The Conversation, 16 May 2024
The city and county of San Francisco were repeatedly laying out complaints about driverless Cruise cars sitting disabled and blocking traffic, signaling in one direction yet moving in another, or blocking transit vehicles.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 16 May 2024
On the Save Palizzi Farm website, the consequences of such a claim prevailing are laid out in stark terms.
—John Aguilar, The Denver Post, 13 May 2024
Now, who better to help lay out that vision than someone who actually relies upon the school system?
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2024
The report laid out current member performance and identified what future benchmarks could mean for the environment.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 7 May 2024
Noun
This single-story home offers a spacious layout with four bedrooms and two bathrooms.
—Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 10 May 2024
Players must make their way through four unique realms — Tartarus, Asphodel, Elysium, and the Temple of Styx — with each arena taking on a different layout and enemy formation for players to learn and adapt to, but never memorize.
—Nikki McCann Ramirez, Rolling Stone, 9 May 2024
The layout includes between eight and nine cabins for up to 12 guests and cabins for 36 crew.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 8 May 2024
So, Gina and team had to figure out the layout, which unsurprisingly was the biggest challenge.
—Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 8 May 2024
The Bottom Line When choosing the best air conditioner system for your Florida home, consider the specific needs of your region, your home’s layout, and the features that will provide the most comfort and efficiency.
—Sara Kendall, Miami Herald, 7 May 2024
Pretty tough, too, to look at an artist’s rendering of the layout and envision how the sound from one stage wouldn’t compete with the sound from another.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 4 May 2024
Some of the big ones were the description of the camp and its layout, the train route characters took, and the number Sokolov tattooed onto his eventual wife’s arm.
—Amber Dowling, Variety, 2 May 2024
In the first rotation, Lee delivered a solid performance on the balance beam, opting to perform a simple layout dismount.
—Kaetlyn Liddy, NBC News, 27 Apr. 2024
Verb
The commission laid out its plans for four debates this fall, starting on Sept. 16 and ending on Oct. 9.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2024
The Orange County District Attorney's Office declined our request for an interview, but cameras were allowed in court for portions of the trial where Senior Deputy D.A. Jennifer Walker laid out her case to the jury.
—Tracy Smith, CBS News, 18 May 2024
The Republican argument for releasing the recording, laid out in the 12-page resolution under consideration on Thursday, represents a mash-up of motives and investigations.
—Luke Broadwater, New York Times, 16 May 2024
And a Biden labor task force also released a report laying out 70 policies the government could implement to strengthen labor unions.
—Erik Loomis, The Conversation, 16 May 2024
The city and county of San Francisco were repeatedly laying out complaints about driverless Cruise cars sitting disabled and blocking traffic, signaling in one direction yet moving in another, or blocking transit vehicles.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 16 May 2024
On the Save Palizzi Farm website, the consequences of such a claim prevailing are laid out in stark terms.
—John Aguilar, The Denver Post, 13 May 2024
Now, who better to help lay out that vision than someone who actually relies upon the school system?
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2024
The report laid out current member performance and identified what future benchmarks could mean for the environment.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 7 May 2024
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“Layout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/layout. Accessed 23 May. 2024.
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layout
1 of 2 noun
lay·out
ˈlā-ˌau̇t 
2
: something laid out
3
: a set or outfit especially of tools
lay out
2 of 2 verb(ˈ)lā-ˈau̇t
1
: plan entry 2 sense 1
lay out a campaign
2
: to arrange for display or for working on
lay out an exhibit
3
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