tiered

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adjective

ˈtird How to pronounce tiered (audio)
: having or arranged in tiers, rows, or layers
—often used in combination
triple-tiered

tiered

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past tense and past participle of tier entry 2

Examples of tiered in a Sentence

Adjective The hors d'oeuvres were served on tiered platters.
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Adjective
Following the final bows by the cast, Parton received another surprise when a large tiered chocolate birthday cake was brought to the stage, wheeled out on one of the office desks used as part of the show. — Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026 Limited-Time Early Bird Pre-Order Because everyone needs to try this great new product, EAST OAK is offering a tiered pre-order campaign beginning August 12. — New Atlas, 14 Aug. 2026 Within this multi-tiered space, exhibitions will overlap with musical performances, food and drink offerings. — News Desk, Artforum, 6 Aug. 2026 Orange Mayor Dan Slater broke down the tiered fines, which start at $3,000 per party. — Michele Gile, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tiered

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

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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Browse Nearby Words

tiercet
tiered
tierer
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“Tiered.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tiered. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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