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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Large law firms are typically loath to conduct layoffs, which can hurt their efforts to recruit future lawyers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026
Reported layoffs would add another element to the turnaround.
From Barron's ● Nov. 3, 2026
MarketWatch’s Jeffry Bartash, Jillian Berman and Greg Robb examine how a labor market with relatively few layoffs but little hiring has left job seekers struggling and economists baffled.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 30, 2026
Booming business investment, low layoffs and low unemployment have also contributed to the uptick in the economy.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 29, 2026
Wage reductions and layoffs stoked unrest among workers nationwide.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
