: 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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Meanwhile the tiered effect tapers the hair, adding extra volume at each level (like an upside-down coffee cup).
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Elle Turner, Glamour, 4 May 2026
Housed within a 42 mm white-gold case, the multi-tiered dial showcases 20 miniature elements spread across four levels and 23 different shades of enamel that evoke ’70-style tie-dye.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2026
San Antonio, Fort Worth and Austin all use tiered rates.
—Abby Church, Houston Chronicle, 30 Apr. 2026
On a tiered silver tray were cheddar cheese and sweet pepper sandwiches, lemon madeleines and, of course, scones.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
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Elle Turner, Glamour, 4 May 2026
Housed within a 42 mm white-gold case, the multi-tiered dial showcases 20 miniature elements spread across four levels and 23 different shades of enamel that evoke ’70-style tie-dye.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2026
San Antonio, Fort Worth and Austin all use tiered rates.
—Abby Church, Houston Chronicle, 30 Apr. 2026
On a tiered silver tray were cheddar cheese and sweet pepper sandwiches, lemon madeleines and, of course, scones.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 29 Apr. 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 12 May. 2026.
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