tiling

[tahy-ling]

noun

1. the operation of covering with tiles.

2. tiles collectively.

3. a tiled tiled surface.

4. Mathematics.,  a two-dimensional pattern resembling a tiled tiled surface.

tiling

/ ˈtaɪlɪŋ /

noun

1. tiles collectively

2. something made of or surfaced with tiles

Word History and Origins

Origin of tiling¹

First recorded in 1400–50, tiling is from the late Middle English word tylynge. See tile, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

A student visa for Belarus, available in three weeks for 2.75 million CFA, sought-after tiling jobs in Dubai, and a three-month employment contract in Latvia are just some of the options on the list.

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It features a vintage kitchen with pink-and-white tiling, drab olive walls and industrial brown flooring.

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Architecturally, it’s very similar to the bathroom in the photo, I just changed all of the tiling and other things about it.

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The listed status of the building meant the white tiling had to be kept, which she said she would have done anyway.

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Beyond the Moroccan entry gate and wind chimes from Arcosanti in Arizona, every guest room features stylish tiling, a turntable and an adventurously curated selection of books and albums.

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