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tile

[tahyl]

tile Definition

  • 1a thin, flat piece of baked clay, plastic, or other material, used in rows for covering roofs, floors, or walls
  • 2a small square or rectangular block used as a playing piece in some board games
  • 3a flat stone or similar object used as a memorial in a church floor

Using tile: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "tile" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The bathroom floor is covered with white tiles.

  • Example

    The roof was made of red clay tiles.

  • Example

    She played a tile on the triple-word score square.

  • Example

    The church floor was covered with memorial tiles.

tile Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for tile

Phrases with tile

  • a lightweight panel used to cover ceilings

    Example

    The office ceiling tiles were replaced after the water damage.

  • one of the 28 rectangular pieces used in the game of dominoes

    Example

    He won the game by placing the last domino tile.

  • one of the 100 lettered squares used in the game of Scrabble

    Example

    She drew a blank scrabble tile and used it as a wildcard.

Origins of tile

from Latin 'tegula', meaning 'roof tile'

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Summary: tile in Brief

A 'tile' [tahyl] is a thin, flat piece of material used for covering roofs, floors, or walls. It can also refer to a small block used as a playing piece in board games or a flat stone used as a memorial. Examples include 'The bathroom floor is covered with white tiles.' and 'She played a tile on the triple-word score square.'

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