wafer

/ˈweɪfər/

Definitions

1. noun

a thin, crisp, usually round piece of baked dough, typically made from flour, water, and fat, often used as a base for various foods, such as sandwiches or desserts.

“She placed a wafer on top of the cappuccino.”

2. noun

a thin layer of metal or other material used to connect electronic components.

“The wafer was used to create the circuit board.”

3. verb

to place or serve a wafer, especially on top of a drink.

“He wafered the cappuccino with a thin biscuit.”

4. verb

to cut or separate something into thin layers, especially by applying heat.

“The engineer wafers the metal sheets for the electronics.”

Synonyms

  • cookie
  • cracker
  • thin biscuit

Antonyms

  • solid block
  • thick layer