B2nounbusinesssociety
US/tɪr/
UK/tɪə/
one of several levels or layers in a system, organization or set of prices
In context
The company offers three pricing tiers, depending on how many users you need.
Students from the top tier of schools usually find jobs quickly.
Fans sat in the upper tier of the stadium and could barely see the field.
Words that go with tier
adjective + noun
- top tierOnly top tier firms were invited to bid.
- lower tierLower tier customers receive email support only.
noun + noun
- two-tier systemThe country has a two-tier health system.
- pricing tierChoose the pricing tier that suits your team.
verb + noun
- move up a tierIf sales stay high, you move up a tier.
noun + preposition
- tier of managementThere are too many tiers of management in this firm.