layman

Example Sentences

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"Things are going to need replacing like his wheelchair and the van, they're big things to pay out for which are not what the layman needs," said his wife Anna.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

His voice throughout is that of a well-informed, open-minded layman who, almost by the way, is a natural storyteller.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

“To me, as a layman and a couch athlete, the ability to throw a ball at 100 mph and then go out and hit three home runs?”

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 22, 2025

To the layman, a self-propelled howitzer looks like a tank, but it has a bigger, 155mm gun to fire at longer range.

From Salon • May 19, 2024

In fact, my opinion may be better than theirs, because as a layman I react to art in a direct, straightforward fashion, without having my view obstructed by a lot of complicated theories.

From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson