layin

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noun

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

lay in

2 of 2

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
Elmore added a layin but the Senators wouldn't score in the game's final two minutes. — Scott Springer, The Enquirer, 20 Mar. 2022 Kyler Marks capped the run with a steal and breakaway layin, followed by a 3-pointer from the top of the floor to extend the lead to 47-33. — Jim Hoehn, Twin Cities, 19 Mar. 2026
Verb
Brock Lesnar laid in the corner and tried to win via countout. — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026 One of the greatest challenges lay in the handling of health data. — Sharon Lerner, ProPublica, 17 June 2026 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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Layia
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“Layin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/layin. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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