Synonyms of layout

layout 1 of 2

noun

ˈlā-ˌau̇t 

1

as in format

the way in which something is sized, arranged, or organized

the decorator changed the layout of the living room three times before declaring it finished

Synonyms & Similar Words

• format
• formation
• arrangement
• design
• setup
• configuration
• composition
• structure
• plan
• conformation
• setout
• scheme
• construction
• build
• makeup
• constitution
• getup

2

as in design

the way in which the elements of something (as a work of art) are arranged

the layout of his portraits typically consists of a finely drawn subject against a roughly sketched background

Synonyms & Similar Words

• design
• format
• composition
• pattern
• theme
• arrangement
• motif
• configuration
• form
• makeup
• constellation
• getup
• ordonnance

lay out

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verb

1

as in to spend

to hand over or use up in payment

he laid out big bucks for a new lawnmower that runs by itself

Synonyms & Similar Words

• spend
• pay
• give
• shell out
• expend
• disburse
• fork (over, out, or up)
• outlay
• drop
• throw away
• run through
• lavish
• rain
• waste
• dissipate
• blow
• fritter (away)
• squander

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• save
• lay up
• make
• realize
• secure
• win
• acquire
• gain
• earn
• hoard
• procure
• cache
• garner

2

as in to plan

to work out the details of (something) in advance

the transatlantic balloonists laid out a backup plan in case of an emergency

Synonyms & Similar Words

• plan
• prepare
• design
• organize
• arrange
• calculate
• plot
• chart
• budget
• devise
• scheme (out)
• shape
• outline
• project
• map (out)
• blueprint
• choreograph
• strategize (about)
• frame
• draft
• get up
• have on
• put up
• contemplate
• concert
• intend
• sketch
• figure
• conspire
• aim
• contrive
• mean
• intrigue
• machinate
• meditate
• premeditate

3

as in to classify

to put into a particular arrangement

plants in the botanical gardens are laid out according to biogeographic region

Synonyms & Similar Words

• classify
• arrange
• organize
• order
• draw up
• dispose
• array
• marshall
• range
• systematize
• codify
• marshal
• place
• make up
• straighten (up)
• groom
• set out
• line up
• display
• sequence
• spruce (up)
• align
• line
• tidy (up)
• file
• set
• cue
• hierarchize
• queue
• prioritize
• map (out)
• aline
• unscramble
• alphabetize
• emplace

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• upset
• disarray
• mess (up)
• disarrange
• disorder
• derange
• muss (up)
• rumple

4

as in to display

to present so as to invite notice or attention

for the historic celebration, the museum laid out its full collection of native artifacts

Synonyms & Similar Words

• display
• exhibit
• show
• flash
• unveil
• show off
• expose
• wave
• announce
• produce
• parade
• flaunt
• sport
• strut
• reveal
• advertise
• tell (of)
• proclaim
• flourish
• talk (about)
• post
• discover
• disport
• broadcast
• air
• publicize
• divulge
• sound
• herald
• bare
• brandish
• blaze
• uncover
• trumpet
• placard
• unmask
• uncloak

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• mask
• disguise
• camouflage
• cover
• hide
• conceal
• curtain
• veil
• obscure
• occlude
• enshroud
• shroud
• occult

Examples of layout in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The interior layout looks open for a tiny house and not too fussy, flattering the small space available. —Adam Williams, New Atlas, 27 Sep. 2024

What’s the best furniture layout for a small living room? —Christina Cush, Architectural Digest, 24 Sep. 2024

Verb

One day later, Harris is expected to lay out new plans on the economy in Pennsylvania, the most crucial battleground state this election cycle. —Mabinty Quarshie, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 24 Sep. 2024

The community is home to an 18-hole, par-72 championship golf course laid out by noted Scottish architect David McLay-Kidd that challenges players of all abilities while highlighting the magnificent panoramas of the Big Hole Mountains and the Grand Tetons. —Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2024