Lay By

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Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /leɪ baɪ/

Definitions of lay by

noun a designated area for parking vehicles, often on the side of a road or highway

Example Sentences

A1 I have a lay by where I like to stop and rest during long drives.

A2 The lay by was a convenient spot to have a picnic by the side of the road.

B1 The lay by provided a safe place for drivers to pull over and take a break.

B2 The lay by had a beautiful view of the countryside, making it a popular spot for travelers.

C1 The lay by was equipped with picnic tables and trash bins for visitors to use.

C2 The lay by was maintained by the local council to ensure it remained clean and safe for all users.

Examples of lay by in a Sentence

formal The truck driver decided to pull over and lay by the side of the road for a quick rest.

informal Let's find a lay by to stop and have a picnic on our road trip.

slang We found a cool lay by to chill and hang out for a while.

figurative Sometimes we need to lay by our worries and just enjoy the moment.

Grammatical Forms of lay by

past tense

laid

plural

lay-bys

comparative

more lay by

superlative

most lay by

present tense

lay by

future tense

will lay by

perfect tense

have laid by

continuous tense

is laying by

singular

lay by

positive degree

lay by

infinitive

to lay by

gerund

laying by

participle

laid by

Origin and Evolution of lay by

First Known Use: 1425 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The term 'lay by' originated from Middle English, specifically from the word 'leyen by', which meant to set aside or store for later use.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'lay by' evolved to refer to a designated area for parking or stopping temporarily, especially for vehicles on the side of a road.