Dictionary Entry
layer
Part of SpeechnounPronunciation/leɪə/Word FrequencyCommon (5.12)Curriculum FrequencyLess common (1)A single thickness of some material covering a surface.
In a Sentence
“After the first coat of paint dried, he applied another layer.”
Published Usage Examples
“The pumpkin layer is all done in a food processor which made the labor and cleaning up a cinch and the pecan layer is a few ingredients whisked together in a bowl -- also, very easy.”
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Origin
From Old French 'loir', meaning 'to lay'.
Common Phrases
. layerthickness layerlayer boundarylayer thinlayer surfacelayer outerlayer ozonelayer single
