Laing

American  

[lang] / læŋ /

noun

1. R(onald) D(avid), 1927–1989, British psychiatrist and author, born in Scotland.

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Laing British  

/ leɪŋ /

noun

1. R ( onald ) D ( avid ). 1927–89, Scottish psychiatrist; his best known books include The Divided Self (1960), The Politics of Experience and the Bird of Paradise (1967), and Knots (1970)

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Example Sentences

That level of exposure comes at a cost; being so open means inviting opinion and criticism, and Laing knows that "you have to have thick skin if you're going to do this".

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Along the way, the second saddle on his two-seater was filled by special guests including comedian Joe Lycett, fellow Radio 1 host Jamie Laing and, in a surprise appearance, The Prince of Wales.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Lady Justice Laing later said it was "arguable" that parts of Mrs Justice Lieven's judgment were wrong, including a decision that the case had been brought too late.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

In an order on Monday, Appeal Judge Lady Justice Elisabeth Laing said the legal challenge could go ahead and would return to the High Court.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

There was exactly one other African American woman on the recruiting team, a senior associate named Mercedes Laing.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama