tile meaning and definition

TILE noun

Definition of tile (noun)

1. a flat thin rectangular slab (as of fired clay or rubber or linoleum) used to cover surfaces
2. a thin flat slab of fired clay used for roofing
   • synonyms: roofing tile
3. game equipment consisting of a flat thin piece marked with characters and used in board games like Mah-Jong, Scrabble, etc.

TILE verb

Definition of tile (verb)

1. cover with tiles
   • "tile the wall and the floor of the bathroom"