lay day
Americannoun
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Commerce. one of a certain number of days allowed by a charter party for loading or unloading a vessel without demurrage.
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Nautical. a day in which a vessel is delayed in port.
Etymology
Origin of lay day
First recorded in 1835–45
Example Sentences
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After a lay day Thursday, the course likely will be used again in racing on Friday because of its distance from land.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 10, 2021
With strong winds and torrential rain pushing in a large yet out-of-control swell, organizers really didn�t have an option but to call another lay day.
From Time Magazine Archive
With a lay day on the cards surfers will enjoy the �dream tour� by occupying themselves with adventures into local African animal safari parks, by playing tennis or even a round of golf or two.
From Time Magazine Archive
At the tournament, with 30-knot winds, the entire fleet of 55 boats opted to take a lay day for the first day of fishing � a first in the 46-year history of the tournament.
From Time Magazine Archive
It was no wonder that Nan's recovery was slow, when she lay, day after day, night after night, the slow tears creeping down her cheeks, thinking such thoughts as these.
From Name and Fame A Novel by Sergeant, Adeline
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