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
Hilton said, speaking to an audience of dozens of supporters seated beneath ornate, multi-tiered chandeliers. — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2026 Modern interceptor missile technology has advanced to the point where even massive, multi-tiered attacks can be blunted with a high degree of probability. — New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2026 Artlist has pivoted completely into AI, offering a suite of tools with tiered subscription plans for generating videos, images, and text. — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 16 Oct. 2026 The night continued into dinner with speeches from their closest circle and cutting into a multi-tiered cake by Confectionery Designs. — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 16 Oct. 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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“Tiered.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tiered. Accessed 1 Nov. 2026.

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