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

Hurricane preparedness also utilizes tiered evacuation protocols, where actions are scaled based on storm intensity rather than waiting for catastrophic impact. — Nicole F. Roberts, Forbes.com, 29 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