: 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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Three tiered aft decks include a beach club, two pools, a gym, and a sauna, while the forward section is reserved for the owner’s suite with an office, dressing room, ensuite, and private foredeck. Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2024 North Carolina offers a similar system of tiered fees. James Broughel, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024 The Maria actor also picked up a gown from the same LA boutique for the 2024 Governors Awards: a gold halter neck dress with an empire waist that fell into a tiered lace off-white skirt. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024 But Cruz is developing a new program called Stacks, a tiered program for those who want to support the organization financially. Sommer Brugal, Axios, 17 Dec. 2024 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 2 Jan. 2025.

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