LAYER Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

layer 1 of 2

noun

Definition of layer

as in loop

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as in level

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layer

2 of 2

to form or arrange parts or pieces of something on top of each other; to form or arrange (something) in layers The next step in the recipe is to layer the pasta and the sauce in the pan. We layered the fruit with whipped cream and served it with cookies.

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unpile

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Recent Examples of layer

Noun

Patina, a thin surface layer that develops due to age, wear, or chemical reaction, is another characteristic to look for when identifying artwork age. — Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2026 The proliferation of earlier kickoffs nationwide due to TV media rights deals adds a complex layer to this early-season situation. — Christopher Kamrani, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026

Verb

Her yellow satin pumps were paired with a yellow smock with floral adornments, layered over a white cottegecore dress. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026 Consumers, especially younger ones, have been layering active ingredients like retinols, acids and vitamin C at a pace their skin can’t tolerate. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for layer

Recent Examples of Synonyms for layer

Noun

The soliloquy, roughly thirty seconds long, repeats on a loop.

— Matthew McLean, Artforum, 22 Sep. 2026
My favorite ways to enjoy it are with a hot cup of tea or coffee, listening to fall jazz on a loop, and cozying up by the fire with a good book in hand.

— Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of loop

Noun

Stock Chart IconStock chart icon The hike brought the policy rate to its highest level since 1995, and came just three months after its previous increase.

— Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2026
The body of a ninth woman has been found in the space of just two months in an area east of South Africa’s largest city, stoking fears in a country already facing dire levels of violence against women.

— Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of level

Verb

Under the version that’s been discussed, the federal credit could be stacked on top of state credits, and in some states taxpayers would end up covering close to half the budget of a movie made by Netflix, Apple, or Amazon.

— Lane Brown, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2026
The payoff comes from stacking small wins, including bitter flavor cues that wake up the cephalic phase of digestion, fiber that feeds gut bacteria and nutrients that support overall health.

— Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of stack

Noun

Fluting and corrugation have also been added to the plate for longitudinal stiffness, and better traction comes via a Pwrtrac rubber outsole.

— Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 5 Dec. 2025
The corrugation process guarantees that the containers are robust and lightweight, which is necessary for stacking and transportation in an efficient manner.

— CMG Containers, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2024

Definition of corrugation

Noun

The savings really start to add up in this category—a couple of these products together clears the top discount tier fast.

— Valeriya Chupinina, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2026
Sync Plus starts at $49 per room per year, while the company’s own Auto Book and Auto Release features sit on its Essential and Select tiers, which cost $199 and $399 respectively.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of tier

Verb

Businesses saw few investment opportunities, and many big tech firms such as Alphabet’s Google and Meta’s Facebook piled up cash.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Sep. 2026
There’s a real buzz in the air, both from the eager Londoners queuing patiently for their order, and from the heady fumes of roasting beans—piled up like mountains of glossy jewels behind the counter.

— Sarah Allard, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of pile

Noun

Ovation plies the Caribbean waters in the winter months, but crosses the Atlantic for Mediterranean and European adventures during spring and summer.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026
In Dave Boyle’s creepfest, a medium plies her trade at a country home in the boondocks.

— Randy Myers, Mercury News, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of ply

Noun

After the invention of the internal combustion engine in 1885, the auto industry had comprised skilled laborers producing a few bespoke vehicles—affordable only to an upper stratum of society.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2026
Melanocytes are located in the stratum basale, which is the deepest layer of the epidermis.

— Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 29 July 2026

Definition of stratum

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