layer
Pronunciation
Noun
A2 Elementary
Quick answer
A single thickness of material that covers a surface or lies between other things.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "A thin _____ of snow covered the ground."
Answer: layer
In your own words, what does "layer" mean?
A single thickness of material that covers a surface or lies between other things.
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