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

Whether you’re headed to a nice meal or taking a wine tour, sport this tiered dress with a twirl-worthy skirt in the eye-catching color. —Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2025

The American-style spread is served with fresh juices and coffee—and tiered trays filled with delicious maritozzi, pain au chocolat, cornetti, eggs, salmon, cheese, charcuterie, and more. —Jenn Rice, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025

But because the Fan Vote is one unified ballot as opposed to a tiered or weighted system, all seven artists are on equal footing. —Devon Ivie, Vulture, 22 Apr. 2025

Anthropologie Somerset maxi: $168 (Anthropologie) Anthropologie’s Somerset maxi dress offers a romantic vibe—with flutter sleeves, a tiered skirt and several whimsical prints, this dress is ideal for garden weddings or rustic ceremonies. —Jené Luciani Sena, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2025

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