layer
noun
lay·er
| \ ˈlā-ər
, ˈler\
, ˈler\
Definition of layer
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: one that lays something (such as a worker who lays brick or a hen that lays eggs)
2a
: one thickness, course, or fold laid or lying over or under another
b
: stratum
c
: horizon sense 2
3a
: a branch or shoot of a plant that roots while still attached to the parent plant
b
: a plant developed by layering
layer
verb
layered;
layering;
layers
Definition of layer (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: to propagate (a plant) by means of layers
2a
: to place as a layer
b
: to place a layer on top of
pancakes layered with butter and syrup
c
: to form or arrange in layers
1a
: to separate into layers
b
: to form out of superimposed layers
2
of a plant
: to form roots where a stem comes in contact with the ground
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Other Words from layer
Noun
layered
\ ˈlā-ərd
, ˈlerd \
adjective
, ˈlerd \
adjective
Examples of layer in a Sentence
Noun
Everything was covered by a thin layer of sand. The top layer of the rug is badly worn but the bottom layer is still OK. The cake has three layers. She glued together several layers of paper. He was wearing several layers of clothing. rocks that formed in layers from flows of lavaVerb
We layered the fruit with whipped cream and served it with cookies.
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Place a quadruple-thick layer of paper towels on a plate and keep nearby. — Los Angeles Times, "Stay chill once you grill with these 3 summer soups," 21 Aug. 2019 Man and rock were found at a crossroads near the first floor of a building, slightly above a thick layer of volcanic lapilli. — Chiara Goia, Smithsonian, "The New Treasures of Pompeii," 21 Aug. 2019 That thick layer of peptidoglycan helps hold in a purple dye called crystal violet. — Beth Mole, Ars Technica, "How a new antibiotic destroys extremely drug-resistant tuberculosis," 16 Aug. 2019 The blooms can produce a foam, scum or thick layers on the surface of the water that can look and smell bad. — Leada Gore | Lgore@al.com, al, "How to protect your pets from harmful algae in water," 14 Aug. 2019 Continue to grill, turning several times and basting with remaining sauce, until charred and coated with a thick layer of glaze, about 4 minutes. — Carrie Knauer, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, "Carrie’s Kitchen: Trio of grilling recipes to get us through the end of summer," 12 Aug. 2019 So instead, Porsche developed a three-part process to apply a 100-micrometer thick layer of tungsten carbide to an iron disc. — Ezra Dyer, Popular Mechanics, "How Porsche Built the Game-Changing Brakes on the 2019 Cayenne," 2 Aug. 2019 Thousands of feet below the river are thick layers of salt and seams of shale and hard rock that encompass eons of geological evolution. — Keith Schneider, ProPublica, "West Virginia Bets Big on Plastics, and on Backing of Trump Administration," 31 July 2019 The Mallorca Jamón y Queso—a sweet roll filled with ham and cheese and dusted with a thick layer of powdered sugar—at neighborhood diner-bakery Kasalta makes for a memorable breakfast or lunch. — Regan Stephens, Fortune, "Your Next Getaway: Tulum Is Out, This Island Is in," 27 July 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
Songwriters gather in camps to layer mathematical hooks over sticky beats. — Andrew R. Chow, Time, "'It Feels Like I’m Chosen to Do This.' Inside the Record-Breaking Rise of Lil Nas X," 15 Aug. 2019 Participants will see how to layer two versions of paella — one with meats and seafood, one with vegetables — and taste them. — Carol Deptolla, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Cooking classes at Shully's in Thiensville tackle paella and brining," 22 July 2019 But the reasons for many of this neighborhood’s restaurant closings are layered. — Josie Sexton, The Denver Post, "Where has Denver’s soul food gone? In a historically black neighborhood, the last restaurant of its kind turns 20," 12 June 2019 On all sides, walls of nearly pure quartz sandstone rise up, the sparkly tan of raw cane sugar, layered with bands of different shades. — Geoffrey Giller, Discover Magazine, "The Midwestern Sand Mines Feeding the Fracking Industry," 26 Apr. 2019 Really small, weird rooms and like a lot of eighties houses, with interesting things layered on top of this 1926 jewel. — Joanna Saltz, House Beautiful, "Five Designers on How to Make Old Things New Again," 8 Feb. 2019 Tasting a bit like smoked orange marmalade, the wine is layered with complex aromas followed by structured but approachable flavors. — Dave Eckert, kansascity, "Sampling port wines that have been around for a long time," 31 Jan. 2018 The vanilla rendition blankets vanilla cheesecake mousse within vanilla sheet cake and icing is layered on thick in the form of white buttercream. — Southern Living, "Can You Guess How Many Flavors of Costco Cake There Are?," 28 Jan. 2018 This is Another Place’s take on an Italian sub of sorts, with salami and ham layered with provolone cheese, thinly sliced onion and crunchy shredded lettuce. — Lindsey Mcclave, The Courier-Journal, "This 50-year-old lunch spot is the best place to grab a sandwich in downtown Louisville," 7 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'layer.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for layer
layer
noun
English Language Learners Definition of layer
(Entry 1 of 2)
: an amount of something that is spread over an area
: a covering piece of material or a part that lies over or under another
: a bird that lays eggs
layer
verbEnglish Language Learners Definition of layer (Entry 2 of 2)
: to form or arrange parts or pieces of something on top of each other : to form or arrange (something) in layers
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layer
noun
lay·er
| \ ˈlā-ər
\
\
Kids Definition of layer
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: one thickness of something laid over another
a layer of rock
2
: a person who lays something
3
: a bird that lays eggs