layin

1 of 2

noun

lay·​in ˈlā-ˌin 

: layup sense 2

lay in

2 of 2

verb

laid in; laying in; lays in

transitive verb

: lay by, save

lays in food for the winter

Synonyms of layin

Verb

• store
• stash
• lay up
• lay by

Examples of layin in a Sentence

Verb

be sure to lay in enough food for the long Alaska winter

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Elmore added a layin but the Senators wouldn't score in the game's final two minutes. — Scott Springer, The Enquirer, 20 Mar. 2022

Kyler Marks capped the run with a steal and breakaway layin, followed by a 3-pointer from the top of the floor to extend the lead to 47-33. — Jim Hoehn, Twin Cities, 19 Mar. 2026

Verb

Brock Lesnar laid in the corner and tried to win via countout. — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026

One of the greatest challenges lay in the handling of health data. — Sharon Lerner, ProPublica, 17 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1951, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1579, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for layin

• rayon
• himalayan
• malayan
• nuclein
• verstehen

Video

Lay vs. Lie

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