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layout

American  
[ley-out] / ˈleɪˌaʊt /

noun

  1. an arrangement or plan.

    We objected to the layout of the house.

  2. the act of laying or spreading out.

  3. a plan or sketch, as of an advertisement or a page of a newspaper or magazine, indicating the arrangement and relationship of the parts, as of type and artwork.

  4. (in advertising, publishing, etc.) the technique, process, or occupation of making layouts.

  5. Journalism. spread.

  6. Informal. a place, as of residence or business, and the features that go with it; a setup.

    a fancy layout with a swimming pool and a tennis court.

  7. Informal. a display or spread, as of dishes at a meal.

  8. a collection or set of tools, implements, or the like.

  9. Cards. an arrangement of cards dealt according to a given pattern, as in solitaire.

  10. Diving, Gymnastics. a body position in which one is fully extended and arched backward, with the legs together and straight, the head thrown back, and the arms extended sideways.

Etymology

Origin of layout

1840–50, noun use of verb phrase lay out

Example Sentences

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This layout ensures that each beam covers a specific region with minimal overlap.

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026

"But in Charlotte, they've got the latest technology and recovery. The layout of these are all very much equipped for what we want, what we expect and what the players want day-to-day at their clubs."

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

They then teamed up with Canadian architect and designer Ferris Rafauli, who conceived everything from the structural layout to the interiors and the landscaping, according to information shared with Realtor.com.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 16, 2026

If you’re booking tickets, aim for seats near the bottom of the center section for the best views — though the theater’s layout means there really aren’t any bad seats in the house.

From Salon • Mar. 7, 2026

Then, when I have the layout memorized, it suddenly changes.

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich

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