tilework

tile·work
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/ˈtaɪlˌwɜː(ɹ)k/

noun

The arrangement of tiles on a surface.

“Their bathroom renovation contractor did some beautiful tilework in their master bath.”

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Meanings

nountilework (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe arrangement of tiles on a surface.

    Their bathroom renovation contractor did some beautiful tilework in their master bath.

    1 more example

    Decorative tilework typically takes the form of mosaic upon the walls, floor, or ceiling of a building.

Origin

From tile + work. Compare Saterland Frisian Tichelwíerk (“tilework”), West Frisian tichelwurk, tegelwurk (“tilework”), Dutch tegelwerk (“tilework”).

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Translations

Finnish laatoitus, kaakelointi
  • laatoitusthe arrangement of tiles on a surface
  • kaakelointithe arrangement of tiles on a surface
Portuguese azulejo
  • azulejothe arrangement of tiles on a surface
Russian пли́точная кла́дка
  • пли́точная кла́дка (plítočnaja kládka)the arrangement of tiles on a surface
Spanish trabajo de azulejo
  • trabajo de azulejothe arrangement of tiles on a surface

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Cite this entry
APA

tilework. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/tilework

MLA

“tilework.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/tilework. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “tilework,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/tilework.

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