English Expression · Intermediate
lay day
A day in which a vessel may load or unload a cargo without paying an extra charge
Pronunciation: say lay day
Meaning
A day in which a vessel may load or unload a cargo without paying an extra charge.
Example
The ship was granted three lay days to complete the loading of the cargo before demurrage charges began.
The ship was granted three lay days to complete the loading of the cargo before demurrage charges began.
Practice tips
- Practice lay day out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.