: 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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Curtain fabric was reimagined as a cover-up, a tiered peasant skirt and other super-sheer creations. Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 18 July 2025 This tiered maxi is perfect for blistering hot days—and is stylish enough to easily transition into the evenings. Danielle Calma, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2025 This tiered maxi is my go-to for breezy sightseeing days or dinners by the beach. Samantha Leal, StyleCaster, 10 July 2025 Fourth, tiered subscription models entrench AI as a luxury good, potentially widening the innovation gap and expanding enterprise users. Gerui Wang, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025 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

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Tiered.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tiered. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on tiered

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!