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
In the photo, Alex focused on the lines and layout of the track to craft a compelling visual. Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024 Riva didn’t provide any details regarding the interior layout or any renders of the living quarters. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2024
Verb
In all, the indictment lays out what Adams allegedly received from and gave to foreign nationals, his efforts to conceal his conduct and the specific charges prosecutors hope to prove. Eric Levenson, CNN, 26 Sep. 2024 Ahead of the high-stakes race, Raymond James laid out a list of some key technology, media and telecommunications stocks that could benefit in a variety of different outcomes. Samantha Subin, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for layout 

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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 5 Oct. 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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