Layout
/ˈleɪ.aʊt/
Definitions
2 meaningsThe way in which something is arranged or organized.
/ˈleɪ.aʊt/
The arrangement or design of something.
The layout of the garden was planned with meticulous care.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're organizing your toys in your room. The way you put everything - cars here, dolls there - is like a layout. It's how things are arranged!
👶 For kids: The layout is how things are arranged. Like where you put the blocks and the cars when you play.
More Examples
The newspaper editor approved the final layout of the front page.
The store's layout was designed to maximize customer flow.
How It's Used
"The architect presented the layout of the new building."
"The magazine's layout was visually appealing."
"We need to change the layout of our website to improve user experience."
To plan or arrange something in a specific way.
/ˈleɪ.aʊt/
To plan or design the arrangement of something.
The architects laid out the blueprints for the building.
💡 Simply: When you're setting up a party, you 'layout' the food, tables, and decorations. It's about arranging things the way you want them!
👶 For kids: To layout means to arrange where things go. Like putting toys on the floor where you want them to be.
More Examples
She laid out the ingredients before starting the recipe.
The designer will layout the pages of the brochure.
How It's Used
"The decorator laid out the furniture to maximize the room's space."
"The city council is laying out plans for the new park."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
Lay out the ground rules
To explain the rules or expectations at the beginning of something.
"Before we start the meeting, let me lay out the ground rules."
Layout artist
A person who creates the visual layout of a design, such as in graphic design or animation.
"The layout artist was responsible for the look of the website."
From Middle English *layen oute*, a combination of 'lay' and 'out,' referring to the act of placing things in a specific order or arrangement.
The term 'layout' evolved to describe various arrangements, from physical spaces to visual designs, as technology and design practices developed.
Memory tip
Think of a map; its a layout of roads and buildings.
Word Origin
"Arrangement by laying (placing)."