Word

layout

noun C1

/ˈleɪ.aʊt/

Meanings

noun

the arrangement of text, images, and other elements on a page or screen

noun

the planned arrangement of rooms, furniture, or spaces within a building or area

Definition

A layout is the way text, images, or elements are arranged on a page, screen, or in a physical space.

A layout describes the planned arrangement of parts within a design, such as a web page, magazine spread, or presentation slide. It focuses on how elements are positioned to make information clear and visually balanced. People also use it to talk about how rooms, buildings, or exhibitions are organized in space.

Examples

The report’s layout guides the reader smoothly from the summary to the supporting data.
I revised the layout of my portfolio so each project feels easier to compare at a glance.
They rejected the layout because the images compete with the headings instead of supporting them.
Our museum redesigned the layout to reduce crowding and create a more natural flow between rooms.

Common mistake

Learners often confuse layout (arrangement) with outline (a plan or summary of ideas).