: 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 screen’s bulk and curvature strain outward to encroach upon viewers, who watch from tiered bleachers enclosed on three sides by a chain-link fence. Anne Reeve, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025 Guests will find an indoor pool and spa, multi-tiered outdoor pool, wine bar, and three restaurants serving a range of dishes from Azorean tuna to Italian pizza. Anna Mazurek, AFAR Media, 26 Sep. 2025 Disneyland introduced tiered pricing in 2016 with lower prices during slower periods of the year and higher prices during the busiest seasons. Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 22 Sep. 2025 Meta is pushing a tiered family of AI glasses that range from camera‑ and audio‑first models to a new pair with an integrated transparent display, all centered on hands‑free capture, Meta AI assistance, and voice or wristband control. Ashley Lutz, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tiered

Word History

First Known Use

1807, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tiered was in 1807

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“Tiered.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tiered. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.

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