: 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.
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Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2026
Instead, planning was dispersed across a dizzying, tiered infrastructure of state, town, and community Bicentennial bodies, with only the broadest guiding themes imposed from above.
—Katy Siegel, Artforum, 2 June 2026
The grounds are equally impressive, with an infinity-edge pool, spa, and tiered waterfalls.
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Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2026
Instead, planning was dispersed across a dizzying, tiered infrastructure of state, town, and community Bicentennial bodies, with only the broadest guiding themes imposed from above.
—Katy Siegel, Artforum, 2 June 2026
The grounds are equally impressive, with an infinity-edge pool, spa, and tiered waterfalls.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 2 June 2026
The lightweight fabric and billowy, tiered silhouette of this dress keep it comfortable on summer days, and the square neckline gives you a little more coverage than a typical slip dress.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for tiered
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“Tiered.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tiered. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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