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

Google: The tech giant used eye-tracking and EEG studies to optimize its search engine results page (SERP), ensuring the layout and design aligned with user attention patterns. —Jason Snyder, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024

The layout is also designed to emphasize seamless indoor-outdoor living, with over 1,000 sq. ft. of south– and east-facing terraces to enjoy the natural surroundings. —Tabitha Parent, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024

Verb

Prosecutors develop timeline Prosecutors in New York laid out an extensive timeline starting when Mangione reportedly arrived by bus to New York City on Nov. 24. —John Bacon, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024

However, the city remains reliant on the gambling industry for revenues to support welfare programs and other goals laid out by Beijing, analysts say. —Katie Tam and Kanis Leung, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 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