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layer

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noun

lay·​er ˈlā-ər How to pronounce layer (audio)
ˈler
1
: one that lays something (such as a worker who lays brick or a hen that lays eggs)
2
a
: one thickness, course, or fold laid or lying over or under another
b
3
a
: a branch or shoot of a plant that roots while still attached to the parent plant
b
: a plant developed by layering
layered
ˈlā-ərd How to pronounce layer (audio)
ˈlerd
adjective

layer

2 of 2

verb

layered; layering; layers

transitive verb

1
: to propagate (a plant) by means of layers
2
a
: 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

intransitive verb

1
a
: 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

Example Sentences

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 lava Verb We layered the fruit with whipped cream and served it with cookies. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
The salicylic acid gets down to the deeper layer of the skin without being too intense or irritating. Jennifer Chan, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2022 One quick cure would be to scrape off some of the surface soil and add a fresh layer without causing major root damage. Tom Maccubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 3 Sep. 2022 The virus can spread from the time symptoms start until the rash has fully healed and a fresh layer of skin has formed, officials explained. Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2022 Symptoms include fever, aches, chills, and a rash; the CDC recommends patients isolate until the rash has fully healed and a fresh layer of skin has formed. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 12 Aug. 2022 Like isolation measures related to COVID-19, children infected with monkeypox should avoid contact with uninfected people and pets until the rash has resolved, the scabs have fallen off, and a fresh layer of skin has formed. Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 11 Aug. 2022 People may be left with scars or skin discoloration, but health officials say a person is no longer infectious once the scabs are gone and a fresh layer of skin has formed. Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2022 The illness generally lasts between two and four weeks, and the person is no longer contagious once a fresh layer of skin develops over the scabs. Claire Rafford, The Indianapolis Star, 9 Aug. 2022 Monkeypox can spread from the time symptoms start until the rash has healed and a fresh layer of skin has formed. Raphael Romero Ruiz, The Arizona Republic, 30 July 2022
Verb
As in many sports, the most important aspect of Nordic ski apparel is to properly layer it—sweat-wicking layers next to skin with a thin shell to buffer wind and minimal (if any) insulation in between. Stephanie Pearson, Outside Online, 30 Aug. 2022 Pair them with pink flowers for a sweet combination in a cottage garden, or layer them in a monochromatic blue garden. Terri Robertson, Country Living, 27 June 2022 To create the dish, layer it with freshly sliced bananas, ginger snaps, and rum whipped cream. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2022 Also include a paper plate or large square of foil where your child can layer and roll up their creation. Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 18 Aug. 2022 When the cool weather starts to roll in you can easily layer it underneath a denim jacket, cozy cardigan, or nylon tights. Carly Kulzer, Peoplemag, 17 Aug. 2022 The inspiration behind her designs, which often feature translucent beads and baubles, are varied and can layer avant-garde visualizations and the psychedelic sounds of, say, Nordic singers, with a fascination around plants. Echo Chen, Vogue, 14 Apr. 2022 To carry them to a picnic, layer them in a container with paper. BostonGlobe.com, 25 May 2021 In cooler temperatures, layer them under a shirt or sweater. Wes Siler, Outside Online, 13 Oct. 2020 See More

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1832, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of layer was in the 13th century

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