layout

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noun

lay·​out ˈlā-ˌau̇t How to pronounce layout (audio)
1
: the plan or design or arrangement of something laid out: such as
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

lay out

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verb

laid out; laying out; lays out

transitive verb

1
2
: spend
3
a
: to prepare (a corpse) for viewing
b
: to knock flat or unconscious
4
: to plan in detail
lay out a campaign
5
6
: to mark (work) for drilling, machining, or filing

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
Noun
The unique rental is located in the SoHo area of Manhattan A New York City apartment listing is gaining popularity for its rather bizarre layout. Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 8 Mar. 2024 Most visually striking are Isabella Whitfield’s meticulous layouts of individual rice grains, placed in rows fixed by plaster and clay inside large flat bowls that are mounted on the wall. Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 8 Mar. 2024 Everything about the show, from the layout to the artwork itself, is bursting with personality. Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2024 With the inline layout, each turbo can be a little smaller with less rotational inertia, Killian says. Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 6 Mar. 2024 The newest course – a 19-hole Par 3 layout called Shorty’s – is scheduled to open this spring. Erik Matuszewski, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024 The layout was unconventional, with a long entry hall, one closet and a narrow bedroom. Joyce Cohen, New York Times, 29 Feb. 2024 Considering the tester's apartment's unique layout, this vacuum does a mighty job navigating various corners and oddly shaped walls. Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 1 Mar. 2024 The world-class 18-hole layout also offers short 7- and 14-hole loops and a 28,000-square-foot putting course. Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 1 Mar. 2024
Verb
In the ground game to engage Black Milwaukee voters, signs of waning enthusiasm for 2020 rematch Harris in her visit to the state this past Wednesday laid out the stakes of the election and encouraged her supporters to engage other potential voters. Lawrence Andrea, Journal Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2024 Each government lays out the rules for applicants, including a timeframe, investment options, and due diligence expectations, Surak writes. Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2024 The action plan lays out suggestions toattract downtown investment by focusing on universities, medical and tech companies. Meagan Flynn, Washington Post, 7 Mar. 2024 And now, Britt is preparing to lay out Republican priorities following Biden's State of the Union address. USA TODAY, 7 Mar. 2024 In Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Firestone, Topping, West, Kennett and 22 co-authors laid out the evidence from 25 sites scattered across North America. Zach St. George, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2024 The hour-long piece is performed at the pocket-sized Henry Murray Stage, an attic-like space laid out like a cozy living room. Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2024 The controls are laid out intuitively, and the standard 8-inch and available 11-inch touchscreens are big and easy to use. Alex Nishimoto, Quartz, 28 Feb. 2024 The horrors of Sudan’s spiraling civil war are laid out in graphic detail in a new United Nations report that draws on photos, videos and interviews with over 300 victims and witnesses, to present the stark human toll from 10 months of fighting. Declan Walsh, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1852, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of layout was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Layout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/layout. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

layout

1 of 2 noun
lay·​out ˈlā-ˌau̇t How to pronounce layout (audio)
1
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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