tiered

adjective

ˈtird 

: having or arranged in tiers, rows, or layers

—often used in combination

triple-tiered

Examples of tiered in a Sentence

The hors d'oeuvres were served on tiered platters.

Recent Examples on the Web

From the 22nd floor, guests can take in bird’s-eye views of the Chicago River, downtown skyscrapers and the rooftop’s famous multi-tiered triangular terrace, which has become a favorite among photographers. — Taryn White, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

From a seashell-print maxi reminiscent of Farm Rio’s Sand Marine Shells dress to tropical florals, bold prints, and tiered silhouettes, these picks are made for beach vacations, weddings, and sunny weekends. — Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026

The tiered skirt is breezy, while the flowy puff sleeves offer plenty of airflow. — Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2026

The county has already seen 400,000 residents lose their Medi-Cal coverage, with the bulk of the cuts still to come from a multi-tiered law spread out over several years. — Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 7 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1807, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for tiered

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