Meaning & use
layering
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The technique of arranging or combining several distinct layers of something, such as clothing, materials, or flavors.
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The chef built the dessert through careful layering of cake, cream, and fruit.
Layering your clothing is the best way to stay warm in unpredictable weather.
A note on using this word
Widely used across fields including fashion, cooking, hairstyling, gardening, and audio production, always with the sense of building something from stacked components.
Words with a similar meaning
stacking
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