Layer

/leΙͺΙ™/

The meaning and definition of Layer, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. A single thickness of some material covering a surface.
    β€œAfter the first coat of paint dried, he applied another layer.”
  2. A (usually) horizontal deposit; a stratum.
    β€œI find seven-layer cake a bit too rich.”
verb
  1. To arrange (something) in layers.
    β€œLayer the ribbons on top of one another to make an attractive pattern.”
  2. To cut or divide (something) into layers
Synonyms lay stratum

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