layer
Translation
layer, stratum, tier
Examples
The cake has three layers.
The cake has three layers.
Add a layer of paint to the wall.
Add a layer of paint to the wall.
The ozone layer protects us from the sun.
The ozone layer protects us from the sun.
Grammar Patterns
a layer of ((sth.)) a sheet or thickness of a material The cake has a layer of chocolate.
Similar Words
Synonyms: stratum, tier, level
Etymology
From Old English 'leġer' meaning 'a lying, bed, couch,' related to the verb 'to lie' (recline).
Memory Tips
Think of a layer cake or laying one thing on top of another.