laid-back

adjective

ˈlād-ˈbak How to pronounce laid-back (audio)
ˌlād-
Synonyms of laid-back
: having a relaxed style or character
laid-back music
laid-backness
ˈlād-ˈbak-nəs How to pronounce laid-back (audio)
ˌlād-
noun

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Examples of laid-back in a Sentence

a laid-back fisherman, he didn't really care if he caught anything, being content to relax and enjoy the sunshine
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On the Florida Panhandle in a region known as the Forgotten Coast, Gulf County serves as an ideal spot for a laid-back, uncrowded family beach vacation in the Sunshine State. — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026 Downward Dog also distinguished itself from dozens of broad, jokey, try-hard broadcast comedies with its more laid-back, gentle but never cloying tone. — Judy Berman, Time, 11 Aug. 2026 Made to look like a stylish romper when the shirt is tucked in, this two-piece set is relaxed and laid-back but still polished and put-together. — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 2026 The design is laid-back and a little bit funky, just like Austin, with minimalist furnishings, warm natural materials, and local artwork, plus floor-to-ceiling windows that draw your attention out to Austin’s natural beauty. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for laid-back

Word History

First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of laid-back was in 1969

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“Laid-back.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/laid-back. Accessed 16 Aug. 2026.

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laid-back

adjective
ˈlād-ˈbak
: relaxed in style or manner

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