layer
noun
a thickness of some material laid on or spread over a surface.
Example Sentences
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She's wrapped in layers of clothing and a heavy coat - the temperature is dropping, indoors and out.
From BBC ● Nov. 12, 2026
While that has given the company an advantage by cutting through layers of managers, it “comes at the cost of him being involved in every major decision within the company,” Goldberg said.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 10, 2026
There, scientists deposited thin layers of the organic semiconductor onto specialized structures designed to manipulate light.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 9, 2026
Skydance plans to cut costs by eliminating layers of management, combining operations and reducing technology expenses.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 9, 2026
Perhaps, like me, she was wearing layers and layers of petticoats; they certainly could grow heavy through the day.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
