Layer

Pronunciation: /ˈleɪər/

Layer (noun)

  1. a sheet or level of material that covers something else.
  2. a level or part within a system or structure.
  3. a level of soil or rock that is different from the ones above or below it.

Examples

  • She applied a thin layer of paint to the wall.
  • A layer of dust covered the old furniture.

Common collocations: thin layer, apply a layer, layer of dust, layer of security, management layer

Synonyms of Layer

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Layer

  • when referring to the innermost part