tiler
AmericanEtymology
Origin of tiler
Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300; see origin at tile, -er 1
Example Sentences
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The plumber and tiler cited poor conditions and bad past experiences at government hurricane shelters for not wanting to flee.
From Barron's • Oct. 27, 2025
My best friend still to this day, his dad was a tiler.
From Fox News • Sep. 7, 2020
At the time of the attack, then aged 22 Warnock was living with his wife around half-a-mile from Yiannoulla's home and had been working as a tiler in a nearby street.
From BBC • Jul. 15, 2016
Instead he works as a tiler whenever he gets the chance.
From The Guardian • Apr. 12, 2016
Every roofer, tiler, and steeplejack had a dæmon who could fly, or one so small she could come up in a pocket.
From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman
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