| Main Entry: | marzipan layer |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | the level of executives just below the partners in a firm; also called marzipan set |
| Example: | Marzipan layer refers to the layer of corporate executives just below the top-level "icing". Most women who manage to break into the executive ranks seem to get stuck in the marzipan layer. |
| Etymology: | akin to marzipan as a 'superficial layer or covering' |
| Usage: | slang |