ceilingtile
nounUK /ˈsiːlɪŋ taɪl/
US /ˈsiːlɪŋ taɪl/
A flat square piece that fits into the ceiling to cover it.
Dad replaced the broken ceilingtile above the kitchen table.
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2. A decorative square used to cover or ornament a ceiling.
The old house had ornate tin ceilingtiles in the hallway.
3. A sound-absorbing panel installed in a suspended ceiling.
The office used ceilingtiles to reduce noise from the busy street.
4. A removable panel that gives access to pipes or wiring above the ceiling.
The electrician lifted a ceilingtile to reach the cables.