Basic+ Word of the Day: layer

layer (noun)

A layer is a thickness of a material laid or spread on a surface.

• There is a layer of dust on the table.
• The outer layer of Felicia's skin was dry.
• Rick counted five layers in his rock specimen.

A layer is also a person or thing that lays something.

• The carpet layer placed the pad on the floor before laying the carpet.
• The hen was a good layer; she laid eggs every day.

Layers can also be several items of clothing worn on top of each other.

• When dressing in the winter, you should wear several layers -- undershirt, shirt, sweater and jacket.

Don't confuse it with

lawyer: a professional who represents clients in a court of law. Example: The lawyer asked the witness questions about the crime.

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In pop culture

Have you ever wanted to eat a 100 layer cake ball? Through the magic of YouTube, you can see how it’s made. Warning: Watching this video may make your teeth hurt.

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