: having a relaxed style or character
laid-back music
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a laid-back fisherman, he didn't really care if he caught anything, being content to relax and enjoy the sunshine
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That experience sparked my lifelong love of skateboarding and introduced me to the laid-back, welcoming vibe that OB is known for.
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Point Loma-Ob Monthly, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025
For something a little more laid-back, catch a show at Will’s Pub or play a round of darts and grab some drinks at beloved dive Wally’s Bar and Liquors.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
For a French superstar chef whose eponymous NYC restaurant has received two Michelin stars, Daniel Boulud’s demeanor is unexpectedly laid-back and jovial.
—Brittany Loggins, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025
The general laid-back and creative atmosphere of New Orleans extends to the tailgating culture, and green game-day outfits and accessories—like face paint, temporary tattoos, extra sparkles—are a way to show school pride in a fun, original way.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025
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Point Loma-Ob Monthly, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025
For something a little more laid-back, catch a show at Will’s Pub or play a round of darts and grab some drinks at beloved dive Wally’s Bar and Liquors.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
For a French superstar chef whose eponymous NYC restaurant has received two Michelin stars, Daniel Boulud’s demeanor is unexpectedly laid-back and jovial.
—Brittany Loggins, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025
The general laid-back and creative atmosphere of New Orleans extends to the tailgating culture, and green game-day outfits and accessories—like face paint, temporary tattoos, extra sparkles—are a way to show school pride in a fun, original way.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for laid-back
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“Laid-back.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/laid-back. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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