How to Pronounce "lay away"

expression

ˈɫeɪ/ /əˈweɪ

LAY-uh-WAY

lˈeɪ/ /ɐwˈeɪ

LAY-uh-WAY

Definition

To reserve an item in a store by paying part of the price now and the rest later, usually picking it up after all payments are made.

American English

ˈɫeɪ/ /əˈweɪ

British English

lˈeɪ/ /ɐwˈeɪ

LAY-uh-WAY

I decided to lay away the new bike until I can pay it off.

You can lay away toys for Christmas at this store.

They offered to lay away the dress for me until payday.

If you can't pay all at once, you can lay away bigger items and pick them up later.