layer cake
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of layer cake
First recorded in 1875–80
Example Sentences
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In the financial economy, leverage is high with a layer cake of debt at the investor, fund, instrument and underlying investment level.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 9, 2026
From my dermatologist’s office came a picture of a layer cake and candles.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026
"There is leverage on leverage on leverage. What we want to make sure is that everybody understands how that layer cake of leverage adds up."
From BBC ● Apr. 28, 2026
The traditional layer cake, especially when it’s for someone else, can feel like a high-stakes performance.
From Salon ● Feb. 3, 2026
She also promised to bake a fancy layer cake for the twins’ birthday in July.
From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez
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