Meaning of the word tile in English

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tile

US /taɪl/

UK /taɪl/

a thin slab of ceramic, stone, or concrete, typically square or rectangular, laid in rows to cover walls, floors, or roofs

Example:

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We chose ceramic tiles for the bathroom floor.

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The roof is covered with red clay tiles.

Synonym:

slab panel square

to cover (a wall, floor, or roof) with tiles

Example:

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They plan to tile the kitchen floor next weekend.

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The bathroom walls were beautifully tiled.

Synonym:

cover pave surface

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