100 Examples of sentences containing the common noun "lay"

Definition

The word "lay" is primarily a verb, but it can also function as a noun in specific contexts. As a noun, "lay" can refer to:

1. A layer or position of something placed down (e.g., the lay of the land).
2. A situation or condition in which something is placed or arranged.

Synonyms

• Layer
• Position
• Placement
• Arrangement
• Setup

Antonyms

• Removal
• Displacement
• Disorder
• Confusion

Examples

1. The workers will lay the foundation tomorrow.
2. She decided to lay the blanket on the grass for a picnic.
3. Please lay your tools down when you finish.
4. They will lay the new carpet next week.
5. He likes to lay his keys on the kitchen counter.
6. The cat loves to lay in the sun.
7. She will lay the rules out clearly for everyone.
8. The team needs to lay a strategy for the game.
9. The artist will lay the colors down carefully.
10. He plans to lay low after the incident.
11. I will lay my concerns on the table during the meeting.
12. The gardener will lay mulch around the flowers.
13. You should lay your worries aside and relax.
14. The chef will lay the ingredients out before cooking.
15. They decided to lay the groundwork for the project.
16. Please lay the documents on my desk.
17. He will lay the baby down for a nap.
18. They always lay their plans before the team.
19. She tends to lay blame on others.
20. The workers will lay the bricks carefully.
21. I need to lay some ground rules for the new project.
22. Can you lay the book back on the shelf?
23. They will lay the final touches on the painting.
24. Please lay your coat on the chair.
25. The team needs to lay out their findings clearly.
26. She will lay her heart on the line.
27. They will lay the path for future generations.
28. It’s important to lay the groundwork before starting.
29. The dog likes to lay by the fireplace.
30. He will lay out his ideas during the presentation.
31. She prefers to lay flowers on the table for decoration.
32. He will lay the old tires on the side of the road.
33. It’s time to lay the past to rest.
34. The teacher will lay out the syllabus for the semester.
35. They decided to lay the blame squarely on the manager.
36. She tried to lay her fears to rest.
37. The family will lay their loved one to rest tomorrow.
38. You should lay your thoughts down in a journal.
39. He will lay the rules out for the game.
40. The workers are going to lay the foundation for the new building.
41. She likes to lay her money down on the table.
42. He will lay the first stone in the new garden.
43. Can you lay the puzzle pieces out for me?
44. The artist plans to lay down some sketches first.
45. You need to lay the groundwork before making a decision.
46. Please lay the cards on the table.
47. He will lay the blame on his teammates.
48. She decided to lay her burdens down.
49. They will lay the framework for the new policy.
50. You can lay the fabric out before cutting.
51. The workers will lay the pipes underground.
52. He will lay his thoughts out in his blog.
53. They need to lay the reports before the board.
54. The cat likes to lay on the windowsill.
55. She will lay the pieces of the project out in order.
56. He plans to lay the foundation for his new business.
57. She likes to lay the groundwork for her ideas.
58. Can you lay the groceries on the counter?
59. They will lay the bricks in a neat pattern.
60. She decided to lay her thoughts out in a letter.
61. They need to lay the truth bare.
62. He will lay his cards down and reveal his hand.
63. She will lay the table for dinner.
64. The scientists will lay the data out for analysis.
65. He decided to lay low after the incident.
66. Can you lay the paint down evenly?
67. She likes to lay her ideas out in a clear format.
68. They will lay the final piece of the puzzle in place.
69. He plans to lay the groundwork for his research.
70. She will lay the seeds in the garden today.
71. They need to lay their differences aside.
72. Can you lay the news out for the team?
73. He will lay the bricks for the new wall.
74. She likes to lay down the law when necessary.
75. They will lay the carpet in the living room.
76. You should lay the plans out for review.
77. He intends to lay the foundation for a new life.
78. She likes to lay her head on his shoulder.
79. They will lay the groundwork for the new initiative.
80. He will lay out the options for the team.
81. She decided to lay her goals out in writing.
82. Can you lay the papers down for me?
83. The team will lay their strategies on the table.
84. He plans to lay the first track for the train.
85. She likes to lay the foundations of her arguments well.
86. They will lay the framework for future discussions.
87. He will lay his trust in his colleagues.
88. Can you lay the groundwork for the project?
89. She will lay the foundation for her career.
90. They need to lay the rules out for everyone to follow.
91. He will lay the fabric out before sewing.
92. She decided to lay her fears aside.
93. The gardener will lay the new plants in rows.
94. He will lay the groundwork for his next project.
95. Can you lay the dishes out for dinner?
96. She will lay her life on the line for her beliefs.
97. They will lay the track for the new railway.
98. He plans to lay his ideas out for the committee.
99. She likes to lay the groundwork for a successful meeting.
100. They need to lay their opinions out on the matter.