tile (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /taɪl/

Definition

A flat, square or rectangular piece of baked clay, stone, or other material, used for covering roofs, floors, or walls.

Examples

• The bathroom walls were decorated with small, blue tiles.

• We chose large, neutral tiles for the living room floor.

• The roof was made of heavy, interlocking tiles.

How to Use tile

tile a floor (collocation)

To cover a floor with tiles. — "We decided to tile the kitchen floor ourselves."

tile a wall (collocation)

To cover a wall with tiles. — "The shower stall was tiled with large, easy-to-clean tiles."

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