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Meaning & Definition of Tile in English

English

Tile

Pronunciation:

/taɪl/

Part of Speech:

noun, verb

Plural:

tiles

Meaning and Definition of Tile

1. Primary Definition

A flat piece of material used for covering surfaces.

2. Detailed Definitions

  • Definition: A thin rectangular piece of baked clay, ceramic, or other material used in building.

    Example Sentence: The roof was covered with red tiles.

  • Definition: A similar piece of material used for flooring or wall surfaces.

    Example Sentence: We installed ceramic tiles in the kitchen.

  • Definition: To cover a surface with tiles.

    Example Sentence: They plan to tile the bathroom next month.

  • Definition: A small square or rectangular piece of a game board.

    Example Sentence: He played a tile from his hand on the board.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English 'tile', from Old French 'tile', from Latin 'tegula'.

Synonyms

slab | ceramic | panel | shingle | piece

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.

Translations

  • Spanish: baldosa
  • French: carreau
  • German: Fliese
  • Russian: плитка

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.