Meaning & Definition of word "Tile"
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Tile
/taɪl/
noun:
- 1. A thin rectangular piece of baked clay, plastic, or other material used for covering surfaces such as floors, walls, and roofs.
- Example: The bathroom was renovated with elegant ceramic tiles.
- 2. A flat piece of material used in games such as dominoes or board games.
- Example: He placed a tile on the board and scored double points.
verb:
- 1. To cover a surface with tiles.
- Example: We plan to tile the kitchen floor with modern gray tiles.
Etymology
Middle English 'tile', from Old French 'tile', from Latin 'tegula'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
tile floor:
a floor covered with tiles.
tile roof:
a roof made with overlapping tiles.
time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana:
a humorous play on words involving 'flies' as both a verb and noun.
Related Words
grout:
A mixture used to fill the spaces between tiles.
mosaic:
A decorative pattern made by arranging colored pieces of tile or glass.
ceramics:
The art of making objects from clay and other raw materials.
Slang Meanings of tile
Meaning: To tile someone off
Example Sentence: He really tiled me off with that comment.
Meaning: To tile it
Example Sentence: Let's just tile it and move on.