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, 5 Apr. 2024
Publisher 2021 provides users with advanced layout and design options to produce professional-quality marketing materials and publications.
—Stack Commerce, Popular Science, 3 Apr. 2024
The physical layout of most EV chargers can be a challenge for campers.
—Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN, 31 Mar. 2024
By touring the model row, potential buyers can gain insight into the style, layout, and potential features of the homes in this development.
—Prime Development, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2024
Finding optimal circuit layout and routing in large scale semiconductor designs is both labor-intensive and complex, often leaving both performance, power efficiency and silicon cost on the table.
—Dave Altavilla, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
The primary suite had an awkward layout, but is now reimagined with a true ensuite bathroom.
—Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 27 Mar. 2024
No matter the layout, there’s lots of fun to be had.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 23 Mar. 2024
In this garden layout, the height of the hydrangeas doesn't block the view of the lake and cabin.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2024
Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2024
Room for interpretation Artists and gallerists have approached their booth’s parameters in different ways, with some spaces set up with a more traditional feel of a gallery’s floor sculptures and wall paintings, laid out how a thumb-sized visitor might engage with the space.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN, 12 Apr. 2024
One day, Lydia approached her superior officer and laid out the problem.
—Bea Hines, Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2024
But Greene has not laid out a timeline for forcing a vote.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2024
But a panel of grown-ups at a recent conference in Washington laid out reasons for people of any age to doubt age-verification mandates.
—Rob Pegoraro, PCMAG, 10 Apr. 2024
The hour-long presentation was delivered from a hotel room in Denver, with Engelbrecht laying out what could sound like a relatively benign plan to monitor elections and check voter rolls.
—David Gilbert, WIRED, 8 Apr. 2024
State law lays out time range, early voting can run through Sunday before Election Day
The restriction on conducting early voting on Monday isn’t just for this election.
—Journal Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2024
The corrective order lays out a long list of deficiencies in the performance by NaphCare, which was awarded the primary contract for health services in San Diego County jails two years ago.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2024
Noun
The layout of this single-story house consists of three bedrooms and two baths.
—Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2024
Publisher 2021 provides users with advanced layout and design options to produce professional-quality marketing materials and publications.
—Stack Commerce, Popular Science, 3 Apr. 2024
The physical layout of most EV chargers can be a challenge for campers.
—Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN, 31 Mar. 2024
By touring the model row, potential buyers can gain insight into the style, layout, and potential features of the homes in this development.
—Prime Development, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2024
Finding optimal circuit layout and routing in large scale semiconductor designs is both labor-intensive and complex, often leaving both performance, power efficiency and silicon cost on the table.
—Dave Altavilla, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
The primary suite had an awkward layout, but is now reimagined with a true ensuite bathroom.
—Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 27 Mar. 2024
No matter the layout, there’s lots of fun to be had.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 23 Mar. 2024
In this garden layout, the height of the hydrangeas doesn't block the view of the lake and cabin.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2024
Verb
The appeals court decision lays out guidelines to help determine which videos should be disclosed.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2024
Room for interpretation Artists and gallerists have approached their booth’s parameters in different ways, with some spaces set up with a more traditional feel of a gallery’s floor sculptures and wall paintings, laid out how a thumb-sized visitor might engage with the space.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN, 12 Apr. 2024
One day, Lydia approached her superior officer and laid out the problem.
—Bea Hines, Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2024
But Greene has not laid out a timeline for forcing a vote.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2024
But a panel of grown-ups at a recent conference in Washington laid out reasons for people of any age to doubt age-verification mandates.
—Rob Pegoraro, PCMAG, 10 Apr. 2024
The hour-long presentation was delivered from a hotel room in Denver, with Engelbrecht laying out what could sound like a relatively benign plan to monitor elections and check voter rolls.
—David Gilbert, WIRED, 8 Apr. 2024
State law lays out time range, early voting can run through Sunday before Election Day
The restriction on conducting early voting on Monday isn’t just for this election.
—Journal Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2024
The corrective order lays out a long list of deficiencies in the performance by NaphCare, which was awarded the primary contract for health services in San Diego County jails two years ago.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2024
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“Layout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/layout. Accessed 16 Apr. 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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