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Definition

A tile is a flat piece of material that is used to cover a surface. Tiles are often used on floors, walls, and ceilings.

Tiles can be made from a variety of materials, including ceramic, porcelain, stone, and glass. They can be smooth or textured, and they can be plain or decorated.

Tiles are used for a variety of reasons. They can be used to make a surface more durable, attractive, and sanitary. They can also be used to create a pattern or design.

How can the word be used?

The bathroom floor is tiled with marble tiles.

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Different forms of the word

Noun:

  • a flat piece of material, typically ceramic, used for covering roofs, floors, or walls.
  • a small, flat, typically square piece of material used in games, such as mahjongg or backgammon.

Verb:

  • to cover with tiles.

Etymology

The word "tile" comes from the Old English word "tigele", which is also the root of the word "brick".

The first recorded use of the word "tile" in English was in the 12th century.

The word "tile" is a Germanic word, and it is related to the German word "Ziegel" and the Dutch word "tegel".

Question

What can tiles be made from?