Subway-tile Definition

noun

A style of white glazed ceramic tile, as used on the walls of the New York City subway stations in the early twentieth century, especially the 3" × 6" size then used.

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Noun

Singular:
subway-tile
Plural:
subway tiles

Origin of Subway-tile

  • From the tile used on the turn-of-the-century NYC subway

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Subway-tile Sentence Examples

  • Sometimes your kitchen backsplash will be a very simple off white subway tile.

  • The traditional size for a subway tile is 3 x 6-inches, but you can find these tiles in 1 x 2-inches, 4 x 8-inches, 2 x 6-inches or even 4 x 12-inches.

  • For traditional kitchens, consider a handmade subway tile with a decorative tile border running through it.

  • Running a subway tile vertically or in a herringbone pattern can really change the look of a design, so play around with the tiles you choose to determine the best fit for the space.

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