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layout
LAY-owt
Layout (noun) means the way parts of something are arranged or positioned. Example: “I like the layout of this kitchen because everything is within reach.”
noun
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The way parts of something are arranged or positioned.
"I like the layout of this kitchen because everything is within reach."
"The new office layout puts the meeting rooms near reception."
"She sketched the layout of the garden before planting anything."
How to use layout
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHow the parts of a space, page, or design are arranged.
Common pairings
page layout
floor layout
circuit layout
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Word forms
- Plural
- layouts
- Third person singular
- layouts
- Past tense
- layouted
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Etymology
A deverbal noun from the phrasal verb "lay out."
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What does “layout” mean?
The word “layout” means the way parts of something are arranged or positioned. In plain terms, how the parts of a space, page, or design are arranged.
How do you pronounce “layout”?
“Layout” is pronounced LAY-owt (/ˈleɪ.aʊt/ in IPA).
How do you use “layout” in a sentence?
Here is “layout” used in a sentence: “The new office layout puts the meeting rooms near reception.”
What part of speech is “layout”?
“Layout” is a noun.
Is “layout” a common word?
“Layout” is a fairly common word in modern English.
Is it "layout" or "lay out"?
Use the one-word noun "layout" for the way parts of something are arranged: "the layout of the office". Use the two-word phrasal verb "lay out" for the action: "we need to lay out the office differently". A simple test: if you can put "the" or "a" in front of it, you want "layout".
What is the difference between layout and design?
Layout is one part of design: it refers specifically to how parts are arranged or positioned on a page, screen, or space. Design is broader, covering colour, typography, materials, and overall concept as well as arrangement. A document can have a good layout but weak design overall, or the reverse.
What is the difference between layout and format?
Layout is the spatial arrangement of elements, meaning where things sit on the page or screen. Format is the overall specification something follows, such as its size, structure, or file type: A4 format, PDF format, interview format. The format often constrains the layout, but the two words are not interchangeable.
What is the plural of layout?
The plural is "layouts": "we compared three layouts before choosing one". Because layout is an ordinary countable noun, no apostrophe is used in the plural.
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