layout meaning
layout :
arrangement, design
noun
▪ The layout of the room is simple.
▪ The arrangement of the room is simple.
▪ The layout of the page is clear.
▪ The design of the page is clear.
paraphrasing
▪ plan – design
▪ setup – arrangement
▪ format – arrangement
▪ blueprint – plan
Pronunciation
layout [ˈleɪ.aʊt]
The stress is on 'lay' and sounds like 'lay-out'.
Common phrases and grammar about layout
layout - Common meaning
noun
arrangement, design
Part of Speech Changes for "layout"
▪ lay (verb) – to place or arrange
▪ laid (adjective) – arranged or placed
Common Expressions with "layout"
▪ floor layout – the design of the floor
▪ page layout – the design of the page
▪ layout plan – a detailed design
▪ office layout – the arrangement of the office
Important examples of layout in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC vocabulary questions, layout is often used to refer to the design or arrangement of spaces or documents.
Example of a confusing word: lay out (to arrange or spread out)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
Layout is a noun often used in TOEIC grammar questions to describe the organization of a space or document.
layout
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
page layout
'design of a page', used when discussing the arrangement of elements on a page.
layout on the table
means 'to arrange things on the table' used in organizing items.
Differences between similar words and layout
layout
,
design
differences
Layout refers to the physical arrangement, while design often refers to the creative process or plan.
layout
,
arrangement
differences
Layout is often used for physical spaces, while arrangement can be used for both physical and abstract concepts.
Words with the same origin as layout
The origin of layout
The word's etymology is not clear.
Word structure
The analysis of the word's composition is unclear.
Words with the same origin
The word's root is unclear or difficult to confirm.
