1
as in to stack
to form or arrange parts or pieces of something on top of each other; to form or arrange (something) in layers
The next step in the recipe is to layer the pasta and the sauce in the pan. We layered the fruit with whipped cream and served it with cookies.
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of layer
Nicol Natale, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Spread about 1 1/4 cups of the pudding mixture on top of cookies in an even layer.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2025
Riki Nishimura, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Many fragrance enthusiasts have already drawn comparisons between these two, but layering them creates something truly special.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 24 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for layer
Noun
With a pointed collar and breezy V-neck, polo sweaters act as a warm layer that instantly dresses up your outfit without a thought.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Spread about 1 1/4 cups of the pudding mixture on top of cookies in an even layer.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2025
Verb
By layering these experiences, designers can turn a single event into a memorable outing that begins long before the main attraction.
—Riki Nishimura, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Many fragrance enthusiasts have already drawn comparisons between these two, but layering them creates something truly special.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 24 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for layer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for layer
Noun
-
But for me, returning to Top Chef wasn’t about closing a loop or arriving at a conclusion.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
-
In our test, which involves playing a YouTube video on a loop with the screen at full brightness, the phone lasted 16 hours and 6 minutes on a single charge.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
Contrary to expectations, many survivors’ cortisol levels were lower.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
10 Apr. 2025
-
Barber also said its completion marked a new level of repair capabilities for advanced stealth fighters.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
All offers end April 30 (each can only be used once and offers do not stack).—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
-
Photos released by the agency showed rows of Easter cakes stacked inside a devastated building, covered in thick dust, as a huge hole gaped in the wall behind them and rubble piled up on the floor.—
Angela Charlton and Hanna Arhirova,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
The corrugation process guarantees that the containers are robust and lightweight, which is necessary for stacking and transportation in an efficient manner.—
CMG Containers,
Sun Sentinel,
1 May 2024
-
Electrons in today’s graphene can move up to a micrometer before getting scattered by imperfections, such as corrugations in the surface of the material or grain boundaries between adjacent crystal patches.—
Chun-Yung Sung,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 Jan. 2012
Noun
-
Tickets for the show were available for $32 with VIP tiers available, as well.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2025
-
Having visibility across not only tier 1 but tier 2 and 3 suppliers to navigate risk, disruption, trade and more is critical.—
Sarah Jones,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
But Buehler has struggled, and injuries have piled up for the Red Sox, resulting in a few unproven rookies being given the ball early in the season.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
-
But interest in his capability as a bridal designer really piled up when the confetti veil, which was based on a look from the brand’s spring 2014 collection, began to show up on every bride’s Pinterest board.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
Fortunately, companies and brands that use premium cashmere will usually have information on their websites; generally speaking, the more details provided — length of fibers, ply, and gauge — the better the sweater.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Apr. 2025
-
And not just throw them out in the middle of the forest, but the man built tents that had four-ply washroom tissue!—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
Each stratum of plants will be lit with twenty 250-watt T5s suspended about half a meter above the plants, for a total of 300 bulbs per floor.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
3 June 2013
-
To be a woman is the least desirable social stratum in this world of masculine grandeur — yet some wish to be punished.—
Grace Byron,
Vulture,
11 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Layer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/layer. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share