layin

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noun

lay·​in ˈlā-ˌin How to pronounce layin (audio)

lay in

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verb

laid in; laying in; lays in

transitive verb

: lay by, save
lays in food for the winter

Examples of layin in a Sentence

Verb be sure to lay in enough food for the long Alaska winter
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Noun
The Spurs rookie scored a tough, left-handed layin over James to put the Spurs ahead 115-114. Mike Monroe, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024 Elmore added a layin but the Senators wouldn't score in the game's final two minutes. Scott Springer, The Enquirer, 20 Mar. 2022
Verb
Carter has laid in state at the U.S. Capitol since Tuesday and is in the Washington National Cathedral for today’s funeral service. Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 9 Jan. 2025 In another clip, Legend was captured lying on the bed beside his wife while their dogs lay in between. Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for layin 

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1951, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1579, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of layin was in 1579

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“Layin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/layin. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.

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