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DictionarytierLevel in an arrangement
noun

tier

TEER/tɪr/

A level, rank, or layer in an ordered arrangement.

The theater's upper tier offers a clear view of the stage.

A compact theater cutaway showing three clearly separated tiers of seating, with the middle tier emphasized in muted blue.
Etymology
tierOld Frenchrank, sequence, order

Old French tire meant a rank or ordered sequence. English used the word especially for rows arranged one above another, connecting physical arrangement with levels in an ordered system.

In context

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More examples

  • The wedding cake has three tiers.
  • The basic subscription tier includes unlimited music.
  • Only the highest tier of management can approve these expenses.

Forms

tier · tiers

Similar words

level
Emphasizes position or height rather than a discrete grouping.
rank
Specifically marks a position in a hierarchy of status.
layer
Usually describes material laid over or under another surface.