Examples of “tier” in a Sentence

noun One of a series of levels or rows, especially arranged one above another.

• The cinema has two tiers of seats, one above the other.
• The wedding cake had three tiers.
• Fans in the upper tier of the stadium had a great view.

noun A rank, grade, or category within a larger system.

• Our football club moved up to a higher tier after winning the league.
• The company offers three tiers of membership.
• This restaurant belongs in the top tier for fine dining.

verb To arrange in levels or layers.

• The gardeners tiered the flower beds so each row got plenty of sun.
• The hillside vineyard was tiered into narrow terraces for easier planting.
• The seating was tiered so everyone could see the stage.