Synonyms of layered

layered

verb

past tense of layer

as in stacked

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.

Related Words

• stacked
• piled
• mounded
• concentrated
• gathered
• heaped
• pyramided
• grouped
• assembled
• lumped
• accumulated
• massed
• clumped
• collected
• banked
• amassed
• garnered
• bunched

Dissimilar Words

• unpiled

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of layered

Living in that relationship for the past 64 years, it’s layered. — Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 2026

Dennis did manage to recall enjoying chef LaQueanya Henry of Sugar Coated Cupcakes’s fig honey-vanilla cheesecake, layered with almond shortbread crumble, Black Mission fig compote, honey mascarpone and pistachio praline crunch. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2026

Catering to the woody, spicy scent-loving crowd, the punchy citrus base layered in with spice notes creates an aroma that’s light but also layered according to Lee. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2026

One guest layered a classic trench coat over a simple T-shirt and casual shorts, then dressed things back up with heels and a polished bag. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 10 Sep. 2026

Over the centuries that followed, groups of tailors, pewterers, furniture makers, and dyers formed and, after growing in power and influence, built livery halls—grand, palatial spaces layered in history. — Clare Coulson, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026

But the food is so good — not wow-wow, but layered with complementary flavors, seasoned with a sure hand, and utterly satisfying. — John Kessler, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026

That said, the texture here is rich, so it’s best used as a night cream rather than layered under makeup during the day. — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2026

Winfrey wore an all-white outfit consisting of a tweed jacket layered over a white tee, which was tucked into matching pants. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2026