Pronunciation: /taɪl/
noun a thin rectangular slab of baked clay, concrete, or other material, used in overlapping rows for covering roofs
A1 The bathroom floor is covered in white tiles.
A2 She accidentally dropped a tile while working on the mosaic.
B1 The kitchen renovation included installing new ceramic tiles.
B2 The historic building had a beautiful mosaic tile floor.
C1 The artist meticulously hand-painted each individual tile in the mural.
C2 The intricate design of the mosaic tile ceiling was a marvel of craftsmanship.
verb to cover with tiles
A1 I tile my bathroom floor last weekend.
A2 She tiles her kitchen backsplash with colorful ceramic tiles.
B1 The workers are tiling the roof of the new house.
B2 The DIY enthusiast decided to tile the entire patio themselves.
C1 The artist meticulously tiled the mosaic masterpiece in the town square.
C2 The skilled craftsman was hired to tile the luxurious spa's swimming pool.
formal The ceramic tile in the kitchen is imported from Italy.
informal I accidentally dropped a tile while trying to install it in the bathroom.
slang Let's ditch this party and go play some roof tile dominoes instead.
figurative Each decision we make is like a tile in the mosaic of our lives.
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