noun
tier
TEYE-uh
noun
1
One of a series of levels or rows, especially arranged one above another.
"The wedding cake had three tiers."
"Fans in the upper tier of the stadium had a great view."
2
A rank, grade, or category within a larger system.
"The company offers three tiers of membership."
"This restaurant belongs in the top tier for fine dining."
verb
1
To arrange in levels or layers.
"The seating was tiered so everyone could see the stage."
How to Use Tier
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA level, layer, or rank within a series or system.
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Common pairings
top tier
multi-tiered
tier system
Word Forms
tiered past tense, tiers plural, tiers plural, tiers singular
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Etymology
From "tie" plus "-er," originally describing a row of things tied or fastened together.