tilework.
The arrangement of tiles on a surface.
Meaning & usage
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.
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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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.