Definition

Made from or covered with flat pieces of material, usually used for flooring or walls.

Example

The bathroom has a beautifully tiled floor that is easy to clean.

Conversation

Have you seen the new café with the tiled floor?

Yes, I love how it looks! It really adds character to the place.

I think it makes the atmosphere so much more inviting.

Definitely! A well-designed space can really enhance the experience.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To cover a surface with tiles, which are flat pieces of material used for flooring or walls.

Example

They tiled the kitchen floor with beautiful ceramic tiles.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see how they tiled the kitchen floor?

Yeah, it looks amazing! I love the colors they chose.

I know, right? I wish I could tile my bathroom like that.

Root Explanation

Tiled → The word originates from the Old English 'tigele' (meaning a roof covering or a flat piece of material used for roofing). The suffix '-ed' indicates a past participle form, suggesting that something has been covered with tiles. Thus, 'tiled' refers to a surface that has been covered with tiles.

Memory Tip

Think of a flat piece of material used for roofing ('tigele') — when something is 'tiled', it means it has been covered with these flat pieces.

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