CEFR B2

layering

noun

Meaning

Arranging or covering something in distinct, overlapping coats or strata.

Examples

The chef explained the delicate layering of flavors in the dessert.
Layering clothes is essential for staying warm in cold weather.

Synonyms: coating, stratification, sheeting, interleaving

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layering (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈleɪərɪŋ/

Definition

Arranging or covering something in distinct, overlapping coats or strata.

Examples

The chef explained the delicate layering of flavors in the dessert.
Layering clothes is essential for staying warm in cold weather.
The geologist described the distinct layering of sedimentary rocks.

How to Use layering

layering of (prepositional phrase): The arrangement of something in distinct coats or strata. — "The complexity comes from the layering of different artistic techniques."
layering clothes (collocation): Wearing multiple garments one over another. — "Effective layering clothes is crucial for hiking in the mountains."

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