: a complete outfit of clothing and equipment for a newborn infant

Examples of layette in a Sentence

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The guild provides school supplies, learning toys and layettes, and funds a shopping trip for parents to shop for Christmas gifts and supports children’s birthday and holiday parties and entertainment. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025 These inexpensive pieces include complete layette sets, onesies, bodysuits, pants, tees, shorts, pants, and socks. Maya Polton, Parents, 18 May 2024

Word History

Etymology

French, from Middle French, diminutive of laye box, from Middle Dutch lade; akin to Old English hladan to load — more at lade

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of layette was in 1839

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“Layette.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/layette. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

: an outfit of clothing and equipment for a newborn infant
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