Tile (noun)

A thin, flat piece of hard material such as ceramic, stone, or glass, used for covering roofs, walls, floors, or other surfaces.

Origin:

From the old french word "tuile" meaning roof tile, it refers to a thin, flat piece of hard material such as ceramic, stone, or glass, used for covering roofs, walls, floors, or other surfaces.

Examples:

1. The contractor laid the tile floor in the kitchen.
2. The artist created a mosaic using small colored tiles.
3. The homeowner replaced the missing tile on the roof.
4. The designer chose a bold patterned tile for the backsplash.
5. The archaeologist uncovered an ancient tile mosaic during the excavation.