laid-back
Americanadjective
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relaxed or unhurried.
laid-back music rhythms.
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free from stress; easygoing; carefree.
a laid-back way of living.
adjective
Etymology
Origin of laid-back
1905–10, for an earlier sense; 1970–75 for current sense
Example Sentences
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This laid-back, cafe-laden ledge is located above the beaches and ancient ramparts where the Douro River pours through its last, lovely tributaries into the Atlantic Ocean.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026
Kudos to Bill Plaschke for recognizing and capturing the power of 6-year-old Jackson Tuyay’s passionate cheering that helped ignite the laid-back crowd and inspire the Lakers to a huge comeback win.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026
Despite the threat, during the day the vibe remains laid-back in a city known for the cultivated cool of its hipster atmosphere.
From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026
You can hear all those road miles in the laid-back assuredness of her band.
From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026
“Culebra. But they playin’ a laid-back unplugged kinda set at this Dominican restaurant that Gordo hangs out at.”
From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older
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