Layaway
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Layaway is a noun meaning (tanning) A pit in which hides are stored.
Meaning
(tanning) A pit in which hides are stored.
More Meanings
- (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.
Word Forms
- layaways
- layawaying
- layawayed
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tanpit, tannery, layup, tanhouse, tanyard, storeyard.
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