layout — the way in which the parts of something are arranged or organized
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the way in which the parts of something are arranged or organized
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈleɪaʊt/
Example Sentences
- The layout of this apartment is so weird - the bathroom is next to the kitchen!
- I spent three hours perfecting the layout of my presentation slides.
- The magazine's layout is so confusing that I can't find the continuation of any article!
layout
NOUN[/ˈleɪaʊt/]
the way in which the parts of something are arranged or organized
The architect reviewed the office layout before construction began.
The website's clean layout made it easy to navigate. (📐 Arrangement + 🗂️ Organization → Layout)
A smart layout showed the way out and made the building stand out.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Layout emerged in the early 20th century as a compound word combining the verb 'lay' (to place or put) and the adverb 'out' (away or outward). The literal sense of 'laying out or spreading something outward' evolved to mean the arrangement or configuration of elements in a space.
Breakdown
lay (to place or put) + out (away, outward) = layout. The compound denotes the act of placing or arranging something in an extended or visible manner, yielding the noun meaning 'arrangement' or 'design'.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The layout of this apartment is so weird - the bathroom is next to the kitchen!”
“I spent three hours perfecting the layout of my presentation slides.”
“The magazine's layout is so confusing that I can't find the continuation of any article!”
“The new shopping mall has an excellent layout with clear signs everywhere.”
“My mom changed the living room layout again - now I can't find the remote!”
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