How to Use layer in a Sentence

layer

1 of 2 noun

• The cake has three layers.
• Everything was covered by a thin layer of sand.
• The top layer of the rug is badly worn but the bottom layer is still OK.
• He was wearing several layers of clothing.
• She glued together several layers of paper.
• Add rice, spread in even layer, and cook, undisturbed, 1 minute.
  — Joy Cho, Good Housekeeping, 16 May 2023
• Both halves are smeared with a layer of butter thicker than the sole on a Doc Marten.
  — Lucas Kwan Peterson, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2023
• The event added another layer to the bond between Raines and her boyfriend.
  — CBS News, 31 May 2023
• Transfer to the pan, firmly pressing the dough into an even layer along the bottom and sides of the pan.
  — Lois Ellen Frank and Walter Whitewater, Saveur, 22 Nov. 2023
• The shortest layers fell to her hips, while the longest red pieces rippled past her thighs.
  — Gabi Thorne, Allure, 17 Oct. 2023
• The sheets peeked out from their plastic covers like the layers in baklava.
  — Eren Orbey, The New Yorker, 20 Nov. 2023
• Next is a layer of ube blondie, soft, chewy and full of the earthy, nutty flavor of grated ube.
  — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2023
• The bun itself is thick, full and fanned out to the nape of her neck with layers of hair wrapped around the base for a chic cinnamon roll vibe.
  — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 22 Nov. 2023
• Abdul covered him in blankets and sleeping bags and piled on a layer of garbage bags to hold in the heat.
  — Eli Saslow Erin Schaff, New York Times, 13 May 2023
• Thanks to its loose-fitting silhouette, the sweater can be worn on its own or packed as a cozy layer to beat the chill.
  — Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 18 Feb. 2024
• Yet, the show moves past a surface-level tale because of its layers.
  — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 1 Dec. 2023
• Apply a thick layer before bed and wake up to plumper lips that feel nourished and ready to face the day (and your lipstick).
  — Georgia Day, Vogue, 30 Dec. 2023
• Add a 1-inch layer of pea gravel to anchor the plant, but do not cover the crown where leaves are emerging.
  — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2024
• Repeat with the second layer, stopping slightly short of the last fold.
  — Maggie Burch, Southern Living, 24 Jan. 2024
• He was also dressed warmly in gloves and multiple layers ahead of the fall NFL game.
  — Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 29 Oct. 2023
• The pupil is actually a hole through which light passes to the retina, the light-sensitive layer in the back part of the eye.
  — Troy Bedinghaus, Od, Verywell Health, 17 July 2023
• Peel back those silken surface layers, and there are further signs of Hamilton’s tone of voice.
  — Robin Swithinbank, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2023
• Wear it under a cardigan and a warm coat during winter, then ditch the layers to wear it through spring.
  — Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 28 Jan. 2024
• When using an air fryer, make sure to cook items in a single layer.
  — Julia Levy, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2023
• Cold eggs are arranged in a pot in a single layer with enough water to cover them.
  — Sarah Mosqueda, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2024
• The pancakes, or layers of soil and rocks, may appear fairly evenly stacked and fluffy.
  — Kasha Patel, Anchorage Daily News, 30 May 2023
• Spring can pose some fashion challenges: To layer or not to layer?
  — Brittany Vanderbill, Peoplemag, 7 Apr. 2024
• There’s another layer of curation that’s done by the parent and the child.
  — Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Dec. 2023
• Chill well before serving so the scrumptious layers can firm up.
  — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2023
• At the Pretty Rocks landslide, 43 miles into the park, layers of yellow earth slope down at a sharp incline where the road once was.
  — Iris Samuels, Anchorage Daily News, 16 July 2023

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layer

2 of 2 verb

• We layered the fruit with whipped cream and served it with cookies.
• Dessert was a kabocha squash mochi layered with kelp and soy caramel.
  — Peggy Hernandez, BostonGlobe.com, 2 May 2023
• It was layered over black briefs and a matching black bra.
  — Korin Miller, Women's Health, 16 May 2023
• The Lemme co-founder layered her fuzzy, floor-length coat over a black bodysuit and sheer tights.
  — Kirsty Hatcher, Peoplemag, 29 Dec. 2023
• While strolling through New York City, Lawrence layered a duster coat over a mock neck sweater and white pants.
  — Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 30 Nov. 2023
• Pieces like this matching brown and black set can be layered to keep warm in style.
  — Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 6 Dec. 2023
• The couple was layered up in different shades of navy blue and white.
  — Aimée Lutkin, ELLE, 23 Apr. 2023
• Colorful wooden balls cinch the bra and adorn the skirt, which has layered cutouts on one side.
  — Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 12 July 2023
• The Progress Pride Flag includes a black, brown, blue, pink and white stripe layered on top of the rainbow colors.
  — Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 28 Apr. 2023
• It’s made from bread drenched in syrup and layered among nuts, cheese, fruit and sometimes sprinkles.
  — Janelle Davis, CNN, 6 Apr. 2023
• The jokes are layered over the most meaningful of revelations in the movie.
  — USA TODAY, 15 Mar. 2024
• Then, the softer cheeses were layered on top of the hard cheeses to make a perfect-looking pizza.
  — Brittany Kasko, Fox News, 5 Jan. 2024
• The yellow lemon cupcakes are cut in half and layered in 4-ounce jars with swirls of pink frosting.
  — Sarah Gish, Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2024
• Style it as a tank or layer a blazer over it, like Alessandra did with her Petar Petrov pieces ($3,940 for the set).
  — Sarah Ball, Peoplemag, 22 June 2023
• While layering for a plane is a comfy styling move, her sky-high pumps were not.
  — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 26 Sep. 2023
• Like all of their work, its meaning is layered but also blunt.
  — Angela Watercutter, WIRED, 13 Nov. 2023
• The black jacket is layered over a grey crewneck, cargo trousers, and chunky leather ankle boots by The Row.
  — Jennifer Barthole, ELLE, 17 May 2023
• Use to create handprints and layer them for a beautiful and unique piece of art.
  — Kat Romero, Rolling Stone, 7 Nov. 2023
• The back-of-head style can be layered over a hat and worn with other headwear, like a bike helmet or headphones.
  — Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2023
• It’s got to be layered with trappings skimmed off the top of assorted genres.
  — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 8 Mar. 2024
• The boy-band rocker opted for a leather suit jacket, layered over a crisp white shirt and a studded black tie.
  — Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 2 May 2023
• For fall, the machine-washable garment can even be dressed down and layered over a thin turtleneck.
  — Kayla Blanton, Peoplemag, 16 Oct. 2023
• Then layer the rest of the ingredients with a light hand, following the recipe.
  — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Aug. 2023
• In the colder months, layer a collared shirt underneath for a pop of color or put on a pair of tights to add a bit of warmth.
  — Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2023
• If your leather jacket is a moto style, try layering it over a pair of trousers or jeans with a plain white T-shirt.
  — Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 29 Mar. 2024
• Each of the butter sculptures is made on a steel or wood base onto which the sculptors layer the butter.
  — Annasofia Scheve, The Enquirer, 25 July 2023
• Don't be afraid to layer multiple patterns in a pleasing palette—just vary the scale of the designs.
  — Katherine Owen, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2023
• Formulated for all skin types, the cream can be layered with serums, gels, and sunscreens.
  — India Espy-Jones, Essence, 16 Nov. 2023
• The New York native rocked her trademark tresses and layered a black crop top over a neon pink exposed bra.
  — Jasmine Washington, Seventeen, 17 July 2023
• It can be worn on its own on warm summer nights or layered underneath your favorite cozy sweater in the colder months of the year.
  — Talia Connor, Rolling Stone, 7 Dec. 2023

Last Updated: 7 May 2024