tiled

American  

[tahyld] / taɪld /

adjective

1. covered or furnished with tiles.

2. barred to outsiders, as nonmembers of a lodge.

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Other Word Forms

• untiled adjective

Etymology

Origin of tiled

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; tile, -ed ³

Example Sentences

He’s leaning back—hands on hips—looking disgustedly up at the dripping streak of ketchup across the cafeteria’s tiled ceiling.

From Literature

Her rudimentary classroom is so packed that many children are sitting on the tiled floor, exercise books on their laps.

From Barron's

It is a beautiful place, with tiled floors, fine curtains, and heroic statues everywhere.

From Literature

Joan's little oasis, with tiled floors and a terrace that looks towards the cathedral, is one of the few still intact.

From BBC

Standing on a blue tiled floor, the only thing that points to where his bedroom once was, Mr Adamu looked around the vast empty space that has replaced his community.

From BBC