lay-by Meaning & Definition
What Does Lay-By Mean?
Lay-By is used as a noun meaning A paved area at the side of a highway designated for drivers to stop in, for emergency parking, or where vehicles can wait, with larger lay-bys possibly having facilities such as food vendors or public telephones. It is also used to mean A railroad siding; a second, short railroad track just to the side of a railroad track, connected with the main track by a switch and used for unloading, bypassing, etc.
Lay-By: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈleɪ.baɪ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | turnout, rest stop and truck stop |
| Plural | lay-bys |
Lay-By Definition (Noun)
- A paved area at the side of a highway designated for drivers to stop in, for emergency parking, or where vehicles can wait, with larger lay-bys possibly having facilities such as food vendors or public telephones.
- A railroad siding; a second, short railroad track just to the side of a railroad track, connected with the main track by a switch and used for unloading, bypassing, etc.
- A widened section of a narrow river or canal, formed to one side so as to leave the channel free, for mooring of vessels, where vessels can lay over or allow others to pass.
- A method of retail purchase in which the selected goods are set aside and the customer pays for them in instalments, receiving them when fully paid; layaway.
Noun
- A paved area at the side of a highway designated for drivers to stop in, for emergency parking, or where vehicles can wait, with larger lay-bys possibly having facilities like food vendors or public telephones.
Synonyms of Lay-By
Lay-by synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Lay-By
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Lay-By in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
lay-by (countable and uncountable, plural lay-bys)
Words That Rhyme With Lay-By
Origin of Lay-By
From lay + by.
How Do You Say Lay-By?
Lay-by is pronounced //ˈleɪ.baɪ// and has 1 syllable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Lay-By
What part of speech is lay-by?
Lay-by is a noun.
What is another word for lay-by?
You can replace lay-by with words such as turnout, rest stop and truck stop. See the full list of lay-by synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of lay-by?
The plural of lay-by is lay-bys.