1tile 
/ˈtajəl/ noun
plural tiles /ˈtajəl/ noun 1 a : a usually flat piece of hard clay, stone, or other material that is used for covering walls, floors, etc. [count] ▪ decorative ceramic tiles [noncount] ▪ We installed new tile in the kitchen.
b [count, noncount] : a curved piece of hard clay that is used for covering roofs 2 [count] : a small, flat piece that is used in some board games
b [count, noncount] : a curved piece of hard clay that is used for covering roofs
on the tiles
Brit, informal : drinking, dancing, etc., until late at night
▪ She came back late after a night on the tiles.
▪ She came back late after a night on the tiles.
