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tilework.

The arrangement of tiles on a surface.

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈtaɪlˌwɜː(ɹ)k/
  1. The arrangement of tiles on a surface.

    uncountable
    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.
Where this word comes from

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

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