Definitions

1. noun

A flat piece of material, such as ceramic, stone, or glass, used for covering a surface, especially a floor or wall.

“The kitchen floor was covered in beautiful ceramic tiles.”

2. verb

To cover or decorate something with tiles.

“The architect planned to tile the bathroom walls with small squares of glass.”

3. verb

To cover the surface of something, especially the ground, with a layer of small stones or pebbles.

“The garden path was tiled with small stones to prevent erosion.”

4. verb

To fit or arrange tiles together to form a pattern or design.

“The artist spent hours tiling the mosaic with tiny pieces of glass.”