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Definition of tiler

tiler

/ˈtaɪ.lɚ/
ti · ler
Plural:tilers
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• noun

1

A tradesperson whose occupation is making or laying tiles on roofs, floors, or walls.

Example

"We hired a professional tiler to lay the new ceramic floor in the bathroom."

2

An outer guard or doorkeeper of a Masonic lodge who ensures that only qualified members enter during a meeting (more commonly spelled 'tyler').

Example

"The tiler stood stationed outside the closed door of the lodge room."

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• Rhymes for tiler

• Nearby Words

tilde
tile
tilefish
tiler
tilia
tiling
till

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English tyler, derived from Old French tieulier or directly from tile + -er, ultimately from Latin tegula ('roof tile').

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tiler. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tiler
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