layer — a sheet, quantity, or thickness of material, typically one of several, covering a surface or body
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a sheet, quantity, or thickness of material, typically one of several, covering a surface or body
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈleɪər/
Example Sentences
- My mom's layer cake collapsed because she forgot the middle layer was still hot!
- The atmosphere has several layers that protect us from space radiation.
- He wore so many layers in winter that he looked like a walking marshmallow.
layer
NOUN[/ˈleɪər/]
a sheet, quantity, or thickness of material, typically one of several, covering a surface or body
The thick layer of snow covered every road by morning.
One warm layer over another helped the hikers survive the freezing storm. (layer = something you LAY over another thing)
Every defensive layer turned the player into the team’s final protector.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'leyer' or 'leyere', derived from Old French 'laiier' meaning 'one who lays', which comes from the verb 'laiier' (to lay) with the agent suffix '-er' added.
Breakdown
lay (to place or arrange) + -er (one who does the action, or thing that does the action) = layer (a sheet or thickness of material)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom's layer cake collapsed because she forgot the middle layer was still hot!”
“The atmosphere has several layers that protect us from space radiation.”
“He wore so many layers in winter that he looked like a walking marshmallow.”
“The archaeologist discovered ancient pottery in the lower layer of soil.”
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