Meaning & Definition of word "Layer"
Layer
/ˈleɪər/
noun:
- 1. A sheet, quantity, or thickness of material, typically one of several covering a surface or body.
- Example: The cake had a layer of chocolate frosting between each tier.
- 2. A level of material, typically found in stacks, or a stratum.
- Example: Geologists study the different layers of rock to understand the history of the Earth.
- 3. A protective or insulating covering.
- Example: The insulation forms a layer that helps keep the house warm in winter.
verb:
- 1. To arrange in layers.
- Example: The technician will layer the data for better analysis.
- 2. To create or form layers.
- Example: She decided to layer the colors in her painting to create depth.
Etymology
●Middle English 'leier', from Old French 'leier', from Latin 'leyre'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
layer of complexity:
A situation or issue that has multiple aspects or difficulties.
at another layer:
Referring to an additional level of consideration or understanding.
Related Words
stratum:
A layer, especially of soil or rock.
tier:
A row or level of a structure, typically positioned one above another.
lamina:
A thin layer, usually of material.
Slang Meanings of layer
Meaning: To layer up
● Example Sentence: I'm going to layer up before heading out in the cold.
Meaning: Throwing layers
● Example Sentence: He was throwing layers of clothes on for the party.