layer of

Frequency: 9.530.0 per million words

used to specify what the layer consists of (e.g., a layer of dust, a layer of meaning)

layerPREPOSITION + NOUN

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of

Examples (10)

  • Everything was covered with a fine layer of dust.
  • Mulch with a generous layer of peat or compost.
  • The upper layers of the earth's atmosphere protect us.
  • The product is made from a single layer of plastic.
  • He wore an extra layer of clothing to stay warm.
  • Dealing with the city council involves a thick layer of bureaucracy.
  • Her poetry often reveals multiple layers of meaning.
  • Beneath the calm exterior, there was a layer of sadness.
  • We applied a protective layer of varnish to the wood.
  • The cake had a delicious layer of cream cheese frosting.