1. a sheet, coating, or thickness of material covering a surface or forming one of several levels
2. a person or thing that lays something

1. to arrange or place in layers

Examples

• The cake had three layers of chocolate sponge.
• She wore multiple layers of clothing to stay warm.
• The archaeologist discovered ancient layers of civilization.
• A thin layer of dust covered the furniture.
• The hen is a good layer, producing eggs daily.
• Layer the lasagna noodles with sauce and cheese.
• The artist layered different colors to create depth.