Layaway definition

lāə-wā
A payment plan in which a buyer reserves an article of merchandise by placing a deposit with the retailer until the balance is paid in full.

Bought a suit on layaway.

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An article reserved under such a plan.
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A method of buying in which a deposit is made on something that is then set aside for delivery only after it is paid for in full, as by monthly payments.
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The state of an item thus set aside.
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Things which have had a deposit placed on them and which the owner (generally a store) has agreed to hold for the customer and accept full payment at a later time.
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The system of accepting a deposit and holding for a customer to complete purchase.
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To place items on hold with a deposit at a merchant's.
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Other Word Forms

Noun

Singular:
layaway
Plural:
layaways

Layaway Sentence Examples

  • Climb across using a large sickle shaped layaway to gain a small hold continue to the break.

  • These products are expected to be hot sellers, so take advantage of layaway and if possible, start shopping early!

  • Some stores also offer layaway plans, so if you are worried about losing those deals before your bridesmaids have tried on the dresses, place them on layaway or ask a department manager if she'll hold them for twenty-four hours.

  • Once you save up enough money, you can buy a third of your egg (think of it as layaway).

  • If you don't want to wait for a sale, you might ask the store if they have a layaway plan.

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