Meaning & Definition of Tile in English
Tile
Pronunciation:
/taɪl/Part of Speech:
noun, verbPlural:
tilesMeaning 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
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.