tier

noun
UK: /tɪər/
US: /tɪr/

  1. One of several levels or layers arranged one above another.

    1. The wedding cake had three tiers.
    2. Our seats were in a higher tier of the stadium, offering a great view.

  2. A rank or level in a hierarchy or organization.

    1. She's in the top tier of her class.
    2. The company has a multi-tiered management structure to improve efficiency.

  3. A row of seats on a slope.

    1. The theater had tiers of seats facing the stage.
    2. We sat in the front tier of the auditorium for the graduation ceremony.

Synonyms

level layer rank stage
tier transitive-verb

  1. To arrange in layers or levels.

    1. The garden was tiered with flowers.
    2. They tiered the plant pots on the balcony to create a green wall.
tier adjective

  1. Consisting of multiple levels or layers.

    1. The tiered fountain was beautiful.
    2. The tiered seating arrangement allowed everyone to see the performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "tier" in English means: One of several levels or layers arranged one above another., A rank or level in a hierarchy or organization., A row of seats on a slope..

The phonetic transcription of "tier" is /tɪər/ in British English and /tɪr/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "tier": level, layer, rank, stage.

Example usage of "tier": "The wedding cake had three tiers.". More examples on the page.