Synonyms for

Tiles

Verb / taɪlz / Another word for tiles — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Tiles are flat pieces of baked clay, carpet, or other material used for covering floors, walls, or roofs.

Synonyms & similar words

roofingtile tile shingles slates bricks pavers blocks flagstones concrete marble granite terracotta porcelain ceramic mosaic encaustic linoleum vinyl carpet flooring coverings

Synonyms by register

Formal

slabs panels sections modules

Informal

squares pieces bits

Literary

mosaic tesserae

Antonyms

solid whole mass bulk unbroken continuous

Common collocations

  • floor tiles
  • wall tiles
  • ceramic tiles
  • tiles and grout
  • laying tiles
  • broken tiles
  • tile adhesive
  • patterned tiles

Word family

noun tile
verb tile
adjective tiled

Usage note

Primarily used to refer to flat, square pieces used for covering surfaces like floors and walls. Can also refer to flat pieces of material used in games like dominoes or Scrabble.

Example sentences

  1. I need to buy some new tiles for my kitchen floor.
  2. The roof was covered in red ceramic tiles.
  3. The bathroom walls were decorated with colorful mosaic tiles.
  4. The company produces high-quality vinyl tiles for commercial flooring.
  5. The ancient Romans used terracotta tiles to cover their roofs.

Quotes

  • A ceiling of gold tiles would be too much, I think, but so would a ceiling of anything else. - John Cage
  • The tiles of the roof dance madly. - Sylvia Plath
  • There is a comfort in the strength of love; 'twill make a thing endurable, which else would overset the brain, or break the heart. - William Wordsworth

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