: having or arranged in tiers, rows, or layers
often used in combination
triple-tiered

Examples of tiered in a Sentence

The hors d'oeuvres were served on tiered platters.
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There’s an on-site coffee shop and taqueria, plus fire pits, an outdoor kitchen, and tiered terraces for enjoying sweeping views of the Chisos Mountains. Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2025 Shopify takes a more traditional, tiered approach to pricing. Robert Anderson, PCMAG, 14 Feb. 2025 The bohemian spirit of Saint Laurent’s show, inspired by Yves himself and his muses, brings glamour to life with soft suede bombers paired with long skirts, soft voluminous blouses, lace and tiered ruffle skirts and dresses. Talia Abbas, Vogue, 13 Feb. 2025 For instance, a 2008 look with a tiered skirt inspired by the Temple of Heaven in Beijing comes with a bolero jacket that echoes the traditional Tunisian wedding outfits displayed next to it. Joelle Diderich, WWD, 12 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for tiered 

Word History

First Known Use

1807, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tiered was in 1807

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“Tiered.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tiered. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.

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