: 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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Under these changes, the exercise date starts the holding period for tiered exclusions, creating value even on shorter timelines, such as three or four years before an exit. Peyton Carr, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025 The entry opens to reveal Zuck playing video games inside a tiered theater. India Roby, Architectural Digest, 12 Aug. 2025 The dress has a V-neckline, short sleeves, and a tiered maxi skirt that gives it a timelessly stylish look. Clara McMahon, People.com, 11 Aug. 2025 Melendez paired the bodysuit with a black skirt featuring a tiered design and contrasting fabric, heightening the Gothic and dark glamour inspiration behind the look. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 11 Aug. 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 20 Aug. 2025.

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