tiered

adjective

ˈtird How to pronounce tiered (audio)
: 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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Word History

First Known Use

1807, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of tiered was in 1807

Rhymes for tiered

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“Tiered.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tiered. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.

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