tiered

1 of 2

adjective

ˈtird 

: having or arranged in tiers, rows, or layers

—often used in combination

triple-tiered

tiered

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of tier entry 2

Examples of tiered in a Sentence

Adjective

The hors d'oeuvres were served on tiered platters.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Rather than a flat, institutional floor plan, the public spaces cascade across multi-tiered levels that follow the natural contours of the land. — Liam Hess, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026

Hilton said, speaking to an audience of dozens of supporters seated beneath ornate, multi-tiered chandeliers. — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2026

Modern interceptor missile technology has advanced to the point where even massive, multi-tiered attacks can be blunted with a high degree of probability. — New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2026

Artlist has pivoted completely into AI, offering a suite of tools with tiered subscription plans for generating videos, images, and text. — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 16 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1807, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for tiered

• adhered
• appeared
• bluebeard
• cashiered
• endeared
• premiered
• revered
• uncleared
• veneered
• cheered
• cleared
• eared