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

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

Throughout the night, Graham and her guests explored spooky details straight from the film, including the infamous scale model of Winter River, checkered floor tiling and creaky staircases. —Catherine Santino, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024

Its terra-cotta walls and spired boxwoods signal the style instantly, and inside are huge arched wooden doors and bespoke kitchen tiling. —Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1