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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024lay•er /ˈleɪɚ/USA pronunciation n. [countable]- a thickness of some material laid on or spread over a surface:a layer of soot on the window sill.
- a bed;
stratum:alternating layers of basalt and sandstone. - a person or thing that lays:a carpet layer.
- a hen kept for egg production.
- Clothingone of several items of clothing worn one on top of the other:wore layers of warm clothing.
v. [~ + object] - to make a layer of.
- to form, put down, or arrange in layers.
- Clothingto arrange or wear (clothing) in layers.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024lay•er (lā′ər),USA pronunciation n. - a thickness of some material laid on or spread over a surface:a layer of soot on the window sill; two layers of paint.
- bed;
stratum:alternating layers of basalt and sandstone. - a person or thing that lays:a carpet layer.
- a hen kept for egg production.
- Clothingone of several items of clothing worn one on top of the other.
- [Hort.]
- Botanya shoot or twig that is induced to root while still attached to the living stock, as by bending and covering with soil.
- Botanya plant so propagated.
- Textiles[Ropemaking.]a machine for laying rope or cable.
v.t. - to make a layer of.
- to form or arrange in layers.
- Clothingto arrange or wear (clothing) in layers:You can layer this vest over a blouse or sweater.
- Botany[Hort.]to propagate by layering.
v.i. - to separate into or form layers.
- Clothing(of a garment) to permit of wearing in layers;
be used in layering:Frilly blouses don't layer well.
- Middle English leyer, legger. See lay1, -er1 1350–1400
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