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layer

[ˈleɪər]

layer Definition

  • 1a sheet, quantity, or thickness of material, typically one of several, covering a surface or body
  • 2a person or thing that lays something
  • 3a shoot or twig rooted during layering

Using layer: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "layer" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The cake has three layers of frosting.

  • Example

    The atmosphere is composed of several layers of gases.

  • Example

    The painter applied a layer of primer before painting the wall.

  • Example

    The hen laid an egg every day for a week.

  • Example

    The farmer layered the branches to propagate the plant.

layer Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for layer

Antonyms for layer

Phrases with layer

  • peel back the layers

    to uncover or reveal something gradually or in stages

    Example

    As we peel back the layers of this mystery, we begin to see the truth.

  • layer on the pounds

    to gain weight, especially in a gradual or steady manner

    Example

    If you keep eating like that, you'll start layering on the pounds.

  • layer up

    to put on multiple layers of clothing, especially to stay warm in cold weather

    Example

    It's freezing outside, so make sure to layer up before you go out.

Origins of layer

from Old English 'leger', meaning 'bed'

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Summary: layer in Brief

The term 'layer' [ˈleɪər] refers to a sheet, quantity, or thickness of material, often one of several, covering a surface or body. It can also refer to a person or thing that lays something, or a shoot or twig rooted during layering. Examples include 'The cake has three layers of frosting,' and 'The farmer layered the branches to propagate the plant.' Phrases like 'peel back the layers' and 'layer on the pounds' extend the concept of layering to uncovering or gaining something gradually.

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