Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

layer up

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.40 in modern English

Syllables: lay-er up
IPA

12

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To put on several layers of clothing.

Intransitive verb

verb

To stack upwards in layers; to overlay repeatedly.

Transitive verb

Example Sentences

"Near-synonym: bundle up"
"Layer up! The secret to dressing for the outdoors is to wear layers. Between each layer of clothing the air warms up, keeping you warm in cold weather."

Usage

Inflected Forms

layers up (present, singular) layering up (participle, present) layered up (participle, past) layered up (past)

Phrases

lawyer up mask up

Frequently Paired Words

lawyer up mask up suit up build up

Synonyms

bundle up

Questions

What does layer up mean?: To put on several layers of clothing.

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