The lay brothers are responsible for the maintenance of the monastery.

The laying hens are kept in a spacious coop.

Lay persons are often involved in community service.

There are several lay-downs in the warehouse.

The lay brethren gathered for their weekly meeting.

The layings-on of hands were performed during the healing ceremony.

The controversy over lay investitures led to a power struggle between the church and the state.

The artist used lay figures to practice drawing human figures.

He always lays it on thick when he wants something.

Kinchin lay was a term used in the 19th century to refer to a group of homeless children.