layout

1 of 2

noun

lay·​out ˈlā-ˌau̇t 

1

: the plan or design or arrangement of something laid out: such as

a

: dummy sense 5b

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

2 of 2

verb

laid out; laying out; lays out

transitive verb

1

: display, exhibit

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

: arrange, design

6

: to mark (work) for drilling, machining, or filing

Synonyms

Noun

• arrangement
• configuration
• conformation
• format
• formation
• setout
• setup

Verb

• disburse
• drop
• expend
• fork (over, out, or up)
• give
• outlay
• pay
• shell out
• spend

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

In the backend, the robot is mapping out the store layout, sending alerts to employees on what to fix, and establishing routes for employees or third-party shoppers to put together online delivery orders. —Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2024

Besides the hotel's elegant surroundings and central location, the layout allows security to block off the entire presidential wing for privacy and safety, according to the Biltmore. —Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 23 Oct. 2024

Verb

Freeman is also likely to be in Phase 3 of the three phases of treatment for low ankle sprains laid out by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons on its websitelays out: Phase 1: Keep the ankle immobilized and use plenty of rest and ice to bring down the swelling. —Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024

The inventor of Bitcoin famously held on to 1.1 million coins — or 5% of the 21 million Bitcoins that will ever be mined, according to the protocols laid out in the white paper. —Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 19 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1852, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

layout

1 of 2 noun

lay·​out ˈlā-ˌau̇t 

1

: plan entry 1 sense 1, arrangement

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

: spend sense 1