Tiles Meaning in English
word · lemma: tile
/ˈtaɪɫz/
TYELZ
/tˈaɪlz/
TYELZ
Definition
Flat, usually square or rectangular pieces used to cover floors, walls, or roofs. 'Tiles' are made of materials like ceramic, stone, or sometimes even glass.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in construction and home improvement. 'Tiles' can refer to both wall/floor coverings and roof pieces; context usually clarifies. Collocations: 'ceramic tiles', 'roof tiles', 'bathroom tiles'. Singular is 'tile'.
Spanish: azulejos - baldosasPortuguese (BR): azulejos - ladrilhosPortuguese (PT): azulejos - ladrilhosChinese (Simplified): 瓷砖 - 瓦片Chinese (Traditional): 瓷磚 - 瓦片Hindi: टाइल्स - फर्श की पट्टियाँArabic: بلاط - قرميدBengali: টাইলস - ফলক (ছাদ টাইলের জন্য)Russian: плитки - черепица (для крыши)Japanese: タイル - 屋根瓦（やねがわら）Vietnamese: gạch lát - ngói (dùng cho mái nhà)Korean: 타일 - 기와(지붕용)Turkish: karo - kiremit (çatı için)Urdu: ٹائلیں - چھت کی ٹائلیںIndonesian: gạch lát - ngói (cho mái nhà)
Example Sentences
The kitchen floor is covered with tiles.
basic
These tiles are blue and white.
basic
The bathroom needs new tiles.
basic
Some tiles on the roof broke during the storm.
natural
He slipped because the tiles were wet.
natural
We picked out colorful tiles for the backsplash.
natural