layette

lay·ette

L l

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ley-et]
- /leɪˈɛt/
- /leɪˈet/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ley-et]
- /leɪˈɛt/

Definitions of layette word

noun layette an outfit of clothing, bedding, etc., for a newborn baby. 1
noun layette A set of clothing, linens, and sometimes toiletries for a newborn child. 1
noun layette set of clothes for a newborn baby 1
noun layette a complete set of articles, including clothing, bedclothes, and other accessories, for a newborn baby 0
noun layette a complete outfit for a newborn baby, including clothes, bedding, and accessories 0

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Origin of layette

First appearance:

before 1830

One of the 36% newest English words

1830-40; < French; Middle French laiete small coffer, equivalent to laie chest (< Middle Dutch laeye, variant of lade; akin to lade) + -ete -ette

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Parts of speech for Layette

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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layette popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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Synonyms for layette

noun layette

babywear — Babywear is a clothing product category for babies and infants up to 2 years old.
outfit — an assemblage of articles that equip a person for a particular task, role, trade, etc.: an explorer's outfit.

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