noun
plural tiles
a usually flat piece of hard clay, stone, or other material that is used for covering walls, floors, etc. [count]
[count, noncount] :a curved piece of hard clay that is used for covering roofs
[count] :a small, flat piece that is used in some board games
on the tiles
Brit informal :drinking, dancing, etc., until late at night
verb
tiles; tiled; tiling
[+ obj] :to cover (something) with tiles
US