layers Meaning & Definition
What Does Layers Mean?
Layers is a noun that means plural of layer. As a verb, it means third-person singular simple present indicative of layer. As a verb, it means To cut or divide (something) into layers.
Layers at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈleɪ.əz// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | lay and stratum |
Layers Definition (Noun)
- plural of layer
Layers as a Verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of layer
Noun
- A single thickness of some material covering a surface.
After the first coat of paint dried, he applied another layer.
- A (usually) horizontal deposit; a stratum.
I find seven-layer cake a bit too rich.
- One of the items in a hierarchy.
mired in layers of deceit
- (by analogy to a stack of transparencies) one in a stack of (initially transparent) drawing surfaces that comprise an image; used to keep elements of an image separate so that they can be modified independently from one another.
Verb
- To cut or divide (something) into layers
- To arrange (something) in layers.
Layer the ribbons on top of one another to make an attractive pattern.
Noun
- A person who lays things, such as tiles.
- A mature female bird, insect, etc. that is able to lay eggs.
When dealing with an infestation of headlice, the first step is to eliminate the layers.
- A hen kept to lay eggs.
- A shoot of a plant, laid underground for growth.
Synonyms of Layers
Layers synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Layers
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Layers in a Sentence
After the first coat of paint dried, he applied another layer.
I find seven-layer cake a bit too rich.
mired in layers of deceit
Layer the ribbons on top of one another to make an attractive pattern.
When dealing with an infestation of headlice, the first step is to eliminate the layers.
Word Forms & Grammar
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Words That Rhyme With Layers
How to Pronounce Layers
Layers is pronounced //ˈleɪ.əz// and has 1 syllable.