: 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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The tiered program will return on March 10, this time with three levels.
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Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
In four separate photos, Aguilera wore nothing but a diamond necklace and a tiered black tulle skirt.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 28 Jan. 2026
On a recent afternoon, the pair of mutes roamed the tiered backyard.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026
While tiered kitchen carts are usually relegated to rooms for entertainment, a bar cart can also work wonders in a small bathroom lacking countertop space.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 13 Jan. 2026
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Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
In four separate photos, Aguilera wore nothing but a diamond necklace and a tiered black tulle skirt.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 28 Jan. 2026
On a recent afternoon, the pair of mutes roamed the tiered backyard.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026
While tiered kitchen carts are usually relegated to rooms for entertainment, a bar cart can also work wonders in a small bathroom lacking countertop space.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 13 Jan. 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 4 Feb. 2026.
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