tiled
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Etymology
Origin of tiled
late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; see origin at tile, -ed 3
Example Sentences
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The expansive white building with its blue tiled roof has been the backdrop for daily connections to God, countless Eid celebrations and events that welcomed interfaith communities.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 21, 2026
This country is tiled with adrift twentysomething males, beset with incoherent politics, whose opinion about any issue is generated in the 10 seconds after they’ve been asked the question.
From Slate ● Apr. 13, 2026
Somehow, creaky tiled houses have been wedged here between enormous outcroppings of glacial boulders.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 27, 2026
The chef’s kitchen is the epitome of luxury thanks to its high ceilings adorned in wooden beams, marble tiled flooring, wooden island table, and state-of-the-art appliances.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 12, 2026
If Brunelleschi was simply trying to create an impression of depth, he could have simply shown an interior with a tiled floor.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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