tiling

noun

til·​ing ˈtī-liŋ 

1

: the action or work of one who tiles

2

a

: tiles

b

: a surface of tiles

3

: tessellation sense 1b

also : a generalization of this to fill Euclidean space of three or higher dimensions using geometric objects of the same dimension as the space filled

Examples of tiling in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This huge three-bedroom penthouse has an open layout, architectural curves and angles, stone floors, art tiling, art nouveau–style cutout door, double-sided gas fireplace, floor-to-ceiling windows with city views, chef's kitchen with cooktop island, and stairway access to a private garden. —The Week Staff, theweek, 19 Nov. 2024

Each additional bathroom features either unique tiling or a statement-piece stone sink. —Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 28 Oct. 2024

Video shows that Newcastle Elementary School in the Oklahoma City metro area sustained major damage, including tiling that fell off of the building's facade. —Mirna Alsharif, NBC News, 4 Nov. 2024

Savor the authentic architectural charms throughout the home, from tiling and woodwork to beamed ceilings and wrought iron details. —Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1