Meaning & Definition of Tier in English
English⟶
Tier
/tir/
noun
1. A relative position or degree of value in a graded group
- "Lumber of the highest grade"
synonym:
- grade,
- level,
- tier
2. Any one of two or more competitors who tie one another
synonym:
- tier
3. A worker who ties something
synonym:
- tier,
- tier up
4. Something that is used for tying
- "The sail is fastened to the yard with tiers"
synonym:
- tier
5. One of two or more layers one atop another
- "Tier upon tier of huge casks"
- "A three-tier wedding cake"
synonym:
- tier