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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of layout

Noun

The layout is more natural than a traditional ANSI keyboard, the function layers are intuitive, and the split backspace adds an extra key without sacrificing any functionality. —Henri Robbins, Wired News, 23 Aug. 2025

Suite layouts eliminate any worry of wedging a crib into a bathroom or tight entryway. —Margaux Lushing, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025

Verb

Once the games are divvied up in the drawing, they’re laid out in a spreadsheet, which the city provided to the Herald. —Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2025

On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are laying out all the fan evidence pointing to Swift headlining the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show. —Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 19 Aug. 2025