: 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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Her tiered altar was decorated with flowers, tea light candles and calaveras, or sugar skulls. Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024 The Timberwolves’ ownership dispute could make the NBA more skeptical of tiered franchise sales, a relevant point as the Boston Celtics are up for sale. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 Nov. 2024 Kaia Gerber Kaia Gerber wore a tiered green gown to the 2024 LACMA Art + Film Gala. Maggie Clancy, WWD, 3 Nov. 2024 The spring and fall events provide tiered discounts based on rewards membership levels, while the holiday event includes a one-time 20% discount available to all shoppers. Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024 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 21 Nov. 2024.

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