Definitions for layer

layer lay·er

Spelling: [ley-er]
IPA: /ˈleɪ ər/

Layer is a 5 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 8 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 8 points.

You can make 75 anagrams from letters in layer (aelry).

Definitions for layer

noun

  1. a thickness of some material laid on or spread over a surface:
  2. bed; stratum:
  3. a person or thing that lays:
  4. a hen kept for egg production.
  5. one of several items of clothing worn one on top of the other.
  6. Horticulture. a shoot or twig that is induced to root while still attached to the living stock, as by bending and covering with soil. a plant so propagated.
  7. Ropemaking. a machine for laying rope or cable.

adjective

  1. belonging to, pertaining to, or performed by the people or laity, as distinguished from the clergy:
  2. not belonging to, connected with, or proceeding from a profession, especially the law or medicine.

verb (used with object)

  1. to make a layer of.
  2. to form or arrange in layers.
  3. to arrange or wear (clothing) in layers:
  4. Horticulture. to propagate by layering.

verb (used without object)

  1. to separate into or form layers.
  2. (of a garment) to permit of wearing in layers; be used in layering:

Origin of layer

First recorded in 1350-1400, layer is from the Middle English word leyer, legger. See lay1, -er1

Examples for layer

On the floor, the bricks are inscribed with “Merci” and “Thanks” and covered in a layer of coins.

Place a layer of them in a stew-pan; then put in the duck and cover it with ham.

If your omelet is to be sweet, before you fold it put in a layer of preserves.

The last of the rounds to strike Murphy went through a layer of the Kevlar on his vest and went into his skull and brain.

This layer was evidently composed of the relics of a Romano-British people.

There may be a second layer of bread on top of the meat if desired.

True Detective creator Nic Pizzolatto also wants to layer his show with meaning—or meanings.

The sides of this hill he covered with a layer of bricks that the sand might not be blown away.

Just who is crazy enough to go swimming when the pond across the street has a layer of ice across the top?

First, you need warm, humid air beneath a layer of cool, dry air.

Word Value for layer
Scrable

8

Words with friends

8

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