Tile (Noun)
Meaning 1
A flat thin rectangular slab (as of fired clay or rubber or linoleum) used to cover surfaces.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The bathroom floor was made of white tile that was slippery when wet.
- The homeowner chose ceramic tile for the kitchen countertops due to its durability.
- She stood on a tile mat while taking a hot shower to avoid slipping.
- The fireplace was surrounded by decorative tile that matched the wall colors.
- A tile had been missing from the roof for weeks, allowing rainwater to leak in.
Related Words
Meaning 2
Game equipment consisting of a flat thin piece marked with characters and used in board games like Mah-Jong, Scrabble, etc..
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Hypernyms
Meaning 3
A thin flat slab of fired clay used for roofing.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.