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Layout

UK /["/ˈleɪaʊt/"]/US /["/ˈleɪaʊt/"]/

Definition

the way in which the parts of something such as the page of a book, a website, a garden or a building are arranged

In simple words: The way something is arranged or organized.

Examples

  • The layout of the website is clean and user-friendly.
  • They changed the layout of the office to create more collaborative spaces.
  • The layout of the circuit board was carefully designed to avoid interference.
  • Before printing, check the layout of the pages to make sure everything fits correctly.
  • The architect explained the layout of the building, including the placement of windows and doors.
  • In graphic design, the layout determines how text and images are arranged on the page.
  • The newspaper's layout changed significantly with the introduction of more photographs.

Usage notes

Use 'layout' when discussing the arrangement of items, like in design or presentations. Avoid using it in casual conversations with friends unless discussing specific layouts.

Grammar pattern

layout + object

Memory hint

Think of 'lay-out' as putting items down in order on a table.

Collocations

  • basic
  • general
  • physical

Synonyms

  • design
  • arrangement
  • configuration
  • setup
  • structure

Antonyms

  • disarrangement
  • disorder

Common mistakes

  • Incorrectly using 'lay out' instead of 'layout'.
  • Confusing 'layout' with 'setup'.
  • Using 'layout' to refer to a person instead of an arrangement.