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layaways

layaways is the plural of layaway.

layaways is the third-person singular simple present indicative of layaway.

Meaning of layaway

Noun

layaway (countable and uncountable, plural layaways)

  1. A pit in which hides are stored.
  2. (Canada, US) The system of accepting a deposit and holding for a customer to complete a purchase.
    • 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.1987, Joan Didion, Miami, Granta, published 2005, page 24
  3. (Canada, US) An item which has been held in this way.

Phrases with layaways

Questions about layaways

What is layaways the plural of?
Layaways is the plural of layaway.

Words near layaways in the dictionary

  1. Layard
  2. Layards
  3. layaway
  4. layawayed
  5. layawaying
  6. layaways
  7. layback
  8. laybacked
  9. laybacking
  10. laybacks
  11. laybarge

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