Definitions

1. noun

A picture or design created from small pieces of colored material, especially glass or stone, arranged and cemented together.

“The artist used thousands of tiny tiles to create a stunning mosaic on the church floor.”

2. noun

A piece of a puzzle or a part of a larger whole.

“Each tile was a small mosaic that fit together to create the complete picture.”

3. verb

To decorate or cover something with small pieces of colored material, especially glass or stone, arranged and cemented together.

“The artist chose to mosaic the entire wall with intricate patterns.”

4. verb

To fit or arrange pieces of something, especially words or ideas, together to form a larger whole.

“The writer had to mosaic the sentences together to create a coherent narrative.”

5. adjective

Relating to the art of creating images with small pieces of colored material, especially glass or stone.

“The mosaic style of the ancient civilization is still admired today.”