Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

layout

/ˈleɪ.aʊt/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.08 in modern English

Syllables: lay-out
IPA: /ˈleɪ.aʊt/

9

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A structured arrangement of items within certain limits.

noun

A plan for such arrangement.

noun

The act of laying out something.

noun

The process of arranging editorial content, advertising, graphics and other information.

noun

A map or a drawing of a construction site showing the position of roads, buildings or other constructions.

noun

A specification of an integrated circuit showing the position of the physical components that will implement the schematic in silicon.

noun

The customizable features of a user's profile (such as profile picture, screen name, and bio) collectively.

noun

A fully stretched out position of the body, with toes pointed and legs straight.

Example Sentences

"The garden’s layout was designed for easy access to all plants."
"The architect presented the building’s floor layout."
"The magazine changed its page layout to look more modern."
"He admired the efficient layout of the new website."

Etymology

Deverbal from lay out.

Inflected Forms

layouts (plural) layouts (present, singular) layouting (participle, present) layouted (participle, past) layouted (past)

Derived Forms

layouting multilayout sublayout

Phrases

keyboard layout masonry layout waterfall layout

Frequently Paired Words

buildout loadout setup

Synonyms

format

Rhymes With

payout

Questions

How do you pronounce layout?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈleɪ.aʊt/.
What does layout mean?: A structured arrangement of items within certain limits.
Where does layout come from?: Deverbal from lay out.

How to pronounce layout

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