tiler

[tahy-ler]

noun

1. a person who lays tiles.

2. Also tyler the doorkeeper of a Masonic lodge.

Word History and Origins

Origin of tiler¹

Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300; tile, -er ¹

Example Sentences

Ahmed, a tiler by trade, is already making plans to open his own small company and has been applying for jobs in the meantime.

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The trial heard Park, a window cleaner, plotted with convicted killer Platt, to murder Mr Ferns, who worked as a tiler.

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He has lived in the city most of his life and used to work as a car mechanic and tiler.

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Bricklayers, masons, roofers, roof tilers, slaters, carpenters, joiners and plasterers will benefit from cheaper visas and more relaxed employment criteria under the changes.

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But for now, both expert and amateur tilers are just excited to have the long-awaited einstein tile in hand.

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