layer
Collocations
13(noun.)
ADJ
fine, thin
A thin layer of ice formed on the car window overnight.
deep, generous, heavy, thick
A thick layer of dust had accumulated on the shelves during our vacation.
bottom, inner, lower, middle, outer, surface, top, upper
The outer layer of paint was scratched, so we had to repaint the whole door.
double
protective
The sunscreen creates a protective layer on your skin to prevent sunburn.
ozone
The protective ozone layer high above Earth helps shield us from harmful sun rays.
VERB + LAYER
form
When you frost the cake, make sure the icing forms a smooth, even layer on top.
be covered by/with
The old wooden table was covered by a thick layer of dust.
LAYER + NOUN
cake
PREP
beneath/under a/the ~
Under the top layer of paint, we discovered the original blue color from years ago.
in ~s
The cake was frosted in layers of chocolate and vanilla cream.
~ of
The cake had a thick layer of chocolate frosting between the sponge and the cream.
PHRASES
layer after/on/upon layer
The old painting revealed layer after layer of different colors as experts carefully cleaned it.