Lay-by Definition

lābī
noun
A widened section of a stream, canal, etc. where vessels can lay over or pass.
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A railroad siding.
Webster's New World
A widened section as along a highway, for emergency parking.
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Alternative spelling of lay-by.

Wiktionary

(UK) A paved area at the side of a highway designated for drivers to stop in, for emergency parking, or where vehicles can wait, with larger lay-bys possibly having facilities like food vendors or public telephones.

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Noun

Singular:
lay-by
Plural:
lay-bys

Lay-by Sentence Examples

  • Vehicles must not be taken to the mill, there is a large lay-by near the site.

  • A small lay-by can also be found about 0.50 miles toward Selkirk.

  • The westbound bus stop service is now located within the new lay-by, on the northwest side of the Floral Clock Gardens.

  • Laguna El Portil This is a large lagoon on the outskirts of Huelva where there is a convenient lay-by to park.

  • We parked in the long lay-by (old road) situated on the north side of the B1062 west of Beccles.

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Words Starting With

LLALAY

Words Ending With

YBY

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Words Starting With L and Ending With Y

Starts With L & Ends With YStarts With LA & Ends With YStarts With L & Ends With BY

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6 Letter Words6 Letter Words Starting With L6 Letter Words Ending With Y