: 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 best space here is undoubtedly the breakfast room and the tiered terrace that runs off it and into the garden—such a charming treat in the middle of a capital city.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Mar. 2026
The star kept the color scheme going with a multi-tiered gold skirt with brown and gold polka dots, as well as what appeared to be her gold wedding band.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Expect fun details, like lace, ruffles, tiered skirts, drop waists, voluminous sleeves, cutouts, and much more.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 12 Mar. 2026
Hidden within the tiered square face are six push-open drawers.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 2 Mar. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Mar. 2026
The star kept the color scheme going with a multi-tiered gold skirt with brown and gold polka dots, as well as what appeared to be her gold wedding band.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Expect fun details, like lace, ruffles, tiered skirts, drop waists, voluminous sleeves, cutouts, and much more.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 12 Mar. 2026
Hidden within the tiered square face are six push-open drawers.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 2 Mar. 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 23 Mar. 2026.
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