: having or arranged in tiers, rows, or layers
often used in combination
triple-tiered

Examples of tiered in a Sentence

The hors d'oeuvres were served on tiered platters.
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This tiered planter will enhance your space with an abundance of greenery. Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 23 Apr. 2026 Then guests can choose one selection from the tiered savory and sweet treats. Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026 Disneyland introduced tiered pricing in 2016 with lower prices during slower periods of the year and higher prices during the busiest seasons. Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2026 The entrepreneur—who cycled through four different Romantic, Seductress, Playful, and Comfy personas earlier this year—dropped several pieces that could double as outerwear, including lacy multi-tiered miniskirts, ruffled bodysuits, and satin corsets. Lara Walsh, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tiered

Word History

First Known Use

1807, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tiered was in 1807

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“Tiered.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tiered. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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