Layman
/ˈleɪmən/
Scrabble:11 ptsWWF:13 pts6 letters
Definition of Layman
noun
- Layperson, someone who is not an ordained cleric or member of the clergy.
- (by extension) Someone who is not a professional in a given field.
"Carmen is not a professional anthropologist, but strictly a layman."
- A common person.
- A person who is untrained or lacks knowledge of a subject.
- A generally ignorant person.
Anagrams of Layman
No exact anagrams found for "layman". This word has a unique letter combination.
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
ANTONYMS
Letter Values
l1
a1
y4
m3
a1
n1
Total: 11 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Layman
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Layman"
Layman is a 6-letter word that scores 11 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Layman" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "layman" is a medium-scoring word.