tiles

[US]/[ˈtaɪlz]/
[UK]/[ˈtaɪlz]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to cover a floor or wall with tiles; to cover with a roof of tiles
n.pieces of stone, pottery, or other material used to cover a floor or wall; a square or other shaped piece of material used in a pattern, especially on a roof; a small square or rectangular piece of material used to cover a surface, such as a bathroom or kitchen

Phrases & Collocations

ceramic tiles

laying tiles

bathroom tiles

patterned tiles

reset tiles

install tiles

cleaning tiles

mosaic tiles

tile floor

matching tiles

Example Sentences

the bathroom floor was covered in beautiful blue tiles.

we carefully laid the tiles, ensuring each one was perfectly aligned.

the mosaic tiles created a stunning visual effect on the wall.

he spent hours arranging the tiles in a complex pattern.

the kitchen backsplash was made of glossy ceramic tiles.

we need to buy more tiles to finish the project.

the old house had cracked and uneven tiles throughout.

she used small glass tiles to decorate the countertop.

the pool was lined with shimmering turquoise tiles.

he removed the old tiles and prepared the surface for new ones.

the contractor recommended porcelain tiles for their durability.

we swept up the tile dust after installing the new floor.

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