tier

1 of 3

noun (1)

ˈtir

Synonyms of tier next

: a row, rank, or layer of articles

especially : one of two or more rows, levels, or ranks arranged one above another

: a group of political or geographic divisions that form a row across the map

the southern tier of states

: class, category

tier

2 of 3

verb

tiered; tiering; tiers

transitive verb

: to place or arrange in tiers

intransitive verb

: to rise in tiers

tier

3 of 3

noun (2)

ti·er ˈtī(-ə)r

variants or tyer

: one that ties

Examples of tier in a Sentence

Noun (1) the bottom tier of entrants

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Noun

Different ticket tiers like GA, GA+, VIP, and Platinum will be available for purchase with layaway options starting at $19.99. —

Ana Gutierrez, Austin American-Statesman, 19 Nov. 2024 Those paying for the highest membership tier can also get protection plans, 24/7 tech support, VIP member support and 20% off repairs. —

Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 18 Nov. 2024

Verb

The resort's focal point is its central infinity pool, which tiers down three levels before spilling out to a spectacular beach — one of the best in the Bay of Banderas. —

Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2024 Everyone from senior security leadership to tier one security analysts needs to understand their hybrid, multicloud environment. —

Forbes, 1 July 2022 See all Example Sentences for tier

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Middle French tire rank, from Old French — more at attire

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1569, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

circa 1889, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Noun (2)

1633, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of tier was in 1569

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“Tier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tier. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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Kids Definition

tier

1 of 3 noun

ˈti(ə)r

: a row, rank, or layer usually arranged in a series one above the other

tiered

ˈti(ə)rd

adjective

tier

2 of 3 verb

: to place or arrange in tiers

: to rise in tiers

tier

3 of 3 noun

ti·er

variants or tyer

ˈtī(-ə)r

: a person or thing that ties

Last Updated: 26 Nov 2024 - Updated example sentences

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