What does lay away mean?
Lay away means (tanning) A pit in which hides are stored..
Lay away
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
(tanning) A pit in which hides are stored..
Definitions by Sense
- (tanning) A pit in which hides are stored.
- (Canada, US) The system of accepting a deposit and holding for a customer to complete a purchase.
- (Canada, US) An item which has been held in this way.
- (nonstandard) Alternative form of lay away.
- Nonstandard form of lay away.
Example Sentences
A chain of local gun shops advertised, as a “Father's Day Sale,” the semiautomatic Intratec TEC-9, with extra ammo clip, case, and flash suppressor, reduced from $347.80 to $249.95 and available on layaway.
Synonyms for lay away
Antonyms for lay away
Related Words
Word Forms
- layaways
- layawaying
- layawayed
Usage Notes
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How do you use lay away in a sentence?
A chain of local gun shops advertised, as a “Father's Day Sale,” the semiautomatic Intratec TEC-9, with extra ammo clip, case, and flash suppressor, reduced from $347.80 to $249.95 and available on layaway.
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