layin

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noun

lay·​in ˈlā-ˌin How to pronounce layin (audio)
: layup sense 2

lay in

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verb

laid in; laying in; lays in

transitive verb

: lay by, save
lays in food for the winter

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Examples of layin in a Sentence

Verb be sure to lay in enough food for the long Alaska winter
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Noun
Anna Miller’s layin put the Crusaders up 17-7 with just over nine minutes remaining. — Jim Hoehn, Twin Cities, 14 Mar. 2025 Big opportunity missed for the Titans, especially after Claypool converts a layin on the other end. — Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, 14 Mar. 2025
Verb
In another scene, Laurie prays again while laying in bed underneath an angel wings cut-out. — Abby Monteil, Them, 4 Mar. 2025 The foundation for the 2025 NFL season is laid in February, March and April. — Steve Silverman, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for layin

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1951, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1579, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of layin was in 1579

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“Layin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/layin. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.

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