tiling

noun

til·​ing ˈtī-liŋ 

1

: the action or work of one who tiles

2

a

: tiles

b

: a surface of tiles

3

: tessellation sense 1b

also : a generalization of this to fill Euclidean space of three or higher dimensions using geometric objects of the same dimension as the space filled

Examples of tiling in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The building's history can be felt at every turn, from grand staircases with original tiling to the building's holding cells, which have been turned into an intriguing feature rather than hidden away. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026

This cozy drinkery melds British Pub and American Southwest design influences, sporting rich woods, handsome tiling, and booths with a little privacy. —Chris Malloy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026

Among those items were a partition in the gym to separate boys and girls, ceramic tiling of the two tower domes, a stadium and the fountain. —Paula Allen, San Antonio Express-News, 28 Feb. 2026

The bath comes with a glass shower and charming penny floor tiling. —Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 23 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for tiling

• filing
• piling
• smiling
• styling
• beguiling
• compiling
• profiling
• refiling
• reviling
• stockpiling
• unsmiling
• reconciling