tiling

[ tahy-ling ]

noun

1. the operation of covering with tiles.
2. tiles collectively.
3. a tiled tiled surface.
4. Mathematics. a two-dimensional pattern resembling a tiled tiled surface.

tiling

/ ˈtaɪlɪŋ /

noun

1. tiles collectively
2. something made of or surfaced with tiles

Word History and Origins

Origin of tiling¹

First recorded in 1400–50, tiling is from the late Middle English word tylynge. See tile, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Beyond the Moroccan entry gate and wind chimes from Arcosanti in Arizona, every guest room features stylish tiling, a turntable and an adventurously curated selection of books and albums.

From Los Angeles Times

The budget is usually spread around to fix specific problems throughout the house, such as replacing dated countertops in the kitchen or worn bathroom tiling.

From Seattle Times

In winter, work around their house in Virginia had slowed, though Fisk had spent that morning tiling a bathroom for his daughter.

From Seattle Times

The construction course covers brickwork, carpentry, electrical installation and tiling, and appeals to a wide range of pupils according to lead teacher Darren Lynch.

From BBC

This wiggle room allows nanoparticles with imperfect shapes to create tilings like those of the perfect shapes.

From Science Daily

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