layette

American  

[ley-et] / leɪˈɛt /

noun

1. an outfit of clothing, bedding, etc., for a newborn baby.

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layette British  

/ leɪˈɛt /

noun

1. a complete set of articles, including clothing, bedclothes, and other accessories, for a newborn baby

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Etymology

Origin of layette

1830–40; < French; Middle French laiete small coffer, equivalent to laie chest (< Middle Dutch laeye, variant of lade; akin to lade ) + -ete -ette

Example Sentences

Her wardrobe from the get-go was a topic of national fascination with a layette sewn by her mother and grandmother, and a little help from underprivileged women throughout Britain.

From Seattle Times • May 26, 2022

Your thoughtful and inspirational gift will undoubtedly stand out from the pile of plushies and layette sets.

From New York Times • Sep. 4, 2018

Lowenstein’s Department Store offered a complete Easter layette for each child and an Easter outfit for “many years to come.”

From Washington Times • Feb. 17, 2018

There is a great need for suits, skirts, blouses, pants, coats, jackets, casual clothing, teens’ and children’s items, layette, plus-size, maternity, shoes, purses, watches, jewelry, accessories, new undergarments and unopened makeup.

From Washington Post • Mar. 11, 2016

A young waitress named Helen Lanier, at Harlem’s Twenty Two Club where Malcolm X now often asked people to meet him, gave him a layette for the new baby.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey