layoff
noun
the act of dismissing employees, especially temporarily.
layoffs
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pluralof layoff.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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“We’ve wanted to buy a house for a long time, but then there’s always these talks of layoffs and AI taking over and the white-collar sector contracting,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
The pace of layoffs has fallen “dramatically this summer,” said Andy Challenger, chief revenue officer for Challenger, Gray & Christmas.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 10, 2026
The pessimism focuses on AI potentially leading to layoffs and less hiring.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 10, 2026
It has made a number of changes in recent months prior to this week’s layoffs, including the elimination of the CMO role earlier this year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
Wage reductions and layoffs stoked unrest among workers nationwide.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
