tiler

[tahy-ler]

noun

1. a person who lays tiles.

2. Also tyler the doorkeeper of a Masonic lodge.

Word History and Origins

Origin of tiler¹

Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300; tile, -er ¹

Example Sentences

The trial heard Park, a window cleaner, plotted with convicted killer Platt, to murder Mr Ferns, who worked as a tiler.

From BBC

He has lived in the city most of his life and used to work as a car mechanic and tiler.

From BBC

Bricklayers, masons, roofers, roof tilers, slaters, carpenters, joiners and plasterers will benefit from cheaper visas and more relaxed employment criteria under the changes.

From Reuters

But for now, both expert and amateur tilers are just excited to have the long-awaited einstein tile in hand.

From Scientific American

Agbontaen, who worked as a tiler in Nigeria, sees the work permit as the key to getting a stable job in construction or a factory.

From Reuters