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

By adjusting the electron-trapping layer, the researchers could tune the device’s current recovery time across an approximately fivefold range. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 Aug. 2026 Spoon the crust batter directly on top of the fruit filling, spreading into an even layer. — Terrence Hayes, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2026

Verb

Brook recommends weaving a ribbon or scarf into each braid if your hair is short or heavily layered, creating the illusion of fuller, longer braids while helping shorter pieces stay put. — Marci Robin, Allure, 6 Aug. 2026 Chloe Malle, Vogue’s head of editorial content, favors a colorful mini dress from Matteau, layered over a black bathing suit and finished with T-strap sandals and a raffia hat—proof that simple does not mean boring. — Minty Mellon, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for layer

Recent Examples of Synonyms for layer

Noun

Here's where autonomy stops being binary and starts being a loop.

— John Werner, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
The French container shipping firm had previously trialed Europe-Asia FAL3 loops late last year before rerouting them back around the Cape starting in January.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of loop

Noun

Emory University’s Salamova, who studies indoor exposure, found levels of QACs in dust in daycare and assisted living care facilities to be about three times higher than in residential homes.

— Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
Corporate executives and small business owners can reduce their stress levels by setting up an economic dashboard of data to monitor, and then ignoring most other news and commentary.

— Bill Conerly, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of level

Verb

Video from inside the school shows students seeking shelter beneath tables in a classroom, tables overturned and stacked, and bullet shells on the floor.

— Connor Greene, Time, 7 Aug. 2026
Local menus are currently stacked with sweet and savory tributes to peaches, ranging from heirloom salads and crudos to inventive desserts and cocktails.

— Angela Hansberger, AJC.com, 7 Aug. 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

Under both Ormond’s and Baker’s proposals, Charter would be required to offer affordable broadband to low-income residents, including California LifeLine service tiers.

— Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026
This $200 price cut lowers the barrier to entry for flagship-tier processing, giving movie lovers, sports fans, and console gamers a rare chance to capture real-world colors and cinematic picture without the standard retail price strain.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of tier

Verb

And Sara Pruss, a paleontologist at Smith College, who was also not involved in the new research, notes that the Cambrian explosion had a beginning and an end—but poop has continued to pile up.

— Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 11 Aug. 2026
Most people who died were found piled three deep around those exits.

— Dr. Marianne Parshley, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of pile

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