Dictionary

tilework en · NOUN

Pronunciation

• (UK)
• tīlʹ-wûrk'
• /ˈtaɪlˌwɜː(ɹ)k/
• (US)

Etymology

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

Meanings

1. (uncountable) The arrangement of tiles on a surface.
   • Their bathroom renovation contractor did some beautiful tilework in their master bath.
   • Decorative tilework typically takes the form of mosaic upon the walls, floor, or ceiling of a building.

Coordinates

pietra dura · opus sectile · mosaic · stonework

Relateds

tilesetter · tilecutter · set tiles · tileworks · tile setter · tile · tileworker · tessellation · tiling · tiler · tilemaker · mosaic · azulejo

Translations (5)

es trabajo de azulejo (the arrangement of tiles on a surface) · ru пли́точная кла́дка (the arrangement of tiles on a surface) · fi kaakelointi (the arrangement of tiles on a surface) · fi laatoitus (the arrangement of tiles on a surface) · pt azulejo (the arrangement of tiles on a surface)