layout

American  

[ley-out] / ˈleɪˌaʊt /

noun

1. an arrangement or plan.

   We objected to the layout of the house.

2. the act of laying or spreading out.

3. a plan or sketch, as of an advertisement or a page of a newspaper or magazine, indicating the arrangement and relationship of the parts, as of type and artwork.

4. (in advertising, publishing, etc.) the technique, process, or occupation of making layouts.

5. Journalism. spread.

6. Informal. a place, as of residence or business, and the features that go with it; a setup.

   a fancy layout with a swimming pool and a tennis court.

7. Informal. a display or spread, as of dishes at a meal.

8. a collection or set of tools, implements, or the like.

9. Cards. an arrangement of cards dealt according to a given pattern, as in solitaire.

10. Diving, Gymnastics. a body position in which one is fully extended and arched backward, with the legs together and straight, the head thrown back, and the arms extended sideways.

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Etymology

Origin of layout

1840–50, noun use of verb phrase lay out

Example Sentences

In most planetary systems observed across the Milky Way, scientists see the same basic layout.

From Science Daily

The new designation ensures the layout, interiors and characteristic concrete forms of the site will be preserved.

From BBC

One of the explanations is the fact Winter Olympics venues and tracks are not identical in size and layout across the years.

From BBC

In his mind, Jonathan saw the layout of Magpie Island as it looked on the map.

From Literature

I followed the whole layout up Yellow Dog Road to the ridge and the Pritchard cottage.

From Literature

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