tiler
1 synonym for tiler, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A person who installs tiles on floors, walls, or roofs.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use tiler
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
professional tiler
hire a tiler
bathroom tiler
floor tiler
The trade sense is neutral and common, while the lodge sense is specialized.
Etymology
The word was inherited from Middle English, where it appeared in forms such as tiler and tilere. It probably goes back to an Old English form meaning one who lays tile, built from tile and the ending -er.
Full origin of tiler →Frequently asked questions
What does a tiler do?
A tiler sets tiles, for example on floors and walls.
What is a tiler in Freemasonry?
In Freemasonry, the tiler is the doorkeeper or attendant at a lodge.
Where does the word tiler come from?
It comes from Middle English, probably from an Old English word for one who lays tile.
