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• present participle of layer.

layering

American  

[lay-er-ing] / ˈleɪ ər ɪŋ /

noun

1. the wearing of lightweight or unconstructed garments one upon the other, as to create a fashionable ensemble or to provide warmth without undue bulkiness or heaviness.

2. Tailoring. the trimming of multiple layers of fabric at the seam allowance of a garment so as to prevent a ridge on the face of the garment when the seam is sewn.

3. Horticulture. Also layerage a method of propagating plants by causing their shoots to take root while still attached to the parent plant.

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layering British  

/ ˈleɪərɪŋ /

noun

1. horticulture a method of propagation that induces a shoot or branch to take root while it is still attached to the parent plant

2. geology the banded appearance of certain igneous and metamorphic rocks, each band being of a different mineral composition

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Etymology

Origin of layering

layer + -ing ¹

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Example Sentences

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layering

“Software tends to work by building a stable layer that people can build on top of, and layering on top of that, and repeating and repeating and repeating,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

They are further distinguished by their meticulous topographical, biological and marine detail and precise layering of colors.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026

The New York-born singer gained fame by layering his own music over clips of the popular video game “Fortnite” and with the viral TikTok track “Romantic Homicide.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026

The horizontal layering allows some seismic waves to travel long distances, while the vertical intrusions appear to disrupt and weaken others.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 18, 2026

And started layering on another story of bricks.

From "The Stars Beneath Our Feet" by David Barclay Moore

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