Definition of quarry tile in English:

quarry tile

noun

An unglazed floor tile, typically of a reddish-brown colour.
Example sentencesExamples
- The most compelling feature of the Metro is the coffered ceilings (made of granite, red quarry tiles, concrete, glass and bronze) in all the stations.
- The quarry tiles on the floor and the face brick pillars are a fine background for the ‘country kitchen’ effect.
- To continue with the natural feel of this scheme, the floors in a country kitchen would generally be tiled in natural stone, either slate or quarry tiles.
- She held on to the old, quarry tiles that now grace her sitting room; she restored the original, cast-iron fireplaces in the bedrooms and she re-introduced tongue-and-groove wainscotting to enhance the ‘cottagey ‘feel.’
- There's an exceptionally warm, relaxed and convivial atmosphere here, with comfy sofas on rugged quarry tiles and a log-burning stove.
- Also off the kitchen is a bright conservatory which has a floor of quarry tiles, and French doors out to the back garden.
- The cooking area is floored with red quarry tiles and the eating area with polished timber - this section of the room can accommodate a table for four to six, and includes an attractive cast-iron fireplace.
- Two steps lead down to the kitchen, a bright room floored in quarry tiles and with polished wood presses providing plenty of storage.
- At the back of the hall, the kitchen has quarry tiles on the floor, hand-crafted oak units, granite worktops, a tiled splashback and a double Belfast sink unit.
- Roof slates were imported from Cumbria, with either oak or Spanish quarry tiles used for flooring.
- Skylights were installed; the walls were painted white; the heavy quarry tiles were removed and replaced with a hardwood floor, once part of a now demolished schoolhouse and discovered by Linda on a trip to New Orleans.
- Despite their name, quarry tiles are made from a mixture of natural ingredients including clay and shale.
- A reception porch with terracotta quarry tiles leads to an open plan sitting cum dining room with vaulted ceiling.

Derivatives

quarry-tiled

adjective

Customers sit on hard wooden benches in her unadorned quarry-tiled front room.
Example sentencesExamples
- A quarry-tiled rear hall leads through to a small breakfast room with cast iron fireplace.
- In the quarry-tiled kitchen, maple wall and floor units with granite-effect worktops provide plenty of storage.
- The entrance porch has recessed lighting and an original quarry tiled floor.
- There is an Aga in the kitchen, and homespun pine kitchen units, comfortably in keeping with the quarry-tiled floor.
- The stained glass front door, opens to a quarry-tiled hallway with cream walls, a dado rail and ceiling coving.

Origin

Early 20th century: from quarry³ + tile.

Definition of quarry tile in US English:

quarry tile

noun

An unglazed floor tile, typically of a reddish-brown color.
Example sentencesExamples
- A reception porch with terracotta quarry tiles leads to an open plan sitting cum dining room with vaulted ceiling.
- Roof slates were imported from Cumbria, with either oak or Spanish quarry tiles used for flooring.
- Skylights were installed; the walls were painted white; the heavy quarry tiles were removed and replaced with a hardwood floor, once part of a now demolished schoolhouse and discovered by Linda on a trip to New Orleans.
- At the back of the hall, the kitchen has quarry tiles on the floor, hand-crafted oak units, granite worktops, a tiled splashback and a double Belfast sink unit.
- To continue with the natural feel of this scheme, the floors in a country kitchen would generally be tiled in natural stone, either slate or quarry tiles.
- The cooking area is floored with red quarry tiles and the eating area with polished timber - this section of the room can accommodate a table for four to six, and includes an attractive cast-iron fireplace.
- Despite their name, quarry tiles are made from a mixture of natural ingredients including clay and shale.
- Also off the kitchen is a bright conservatory which has a floor of quarry tiles, and French doors out to the back garden.
- The most compelling feature of the Metro is the coffered ceilings (made of granite, red quarry tiles, concrete, glass and bronze) in all the stations.
- She held on to the old, quarry tiles that now grace her sitting room; she restored the original, cast-iron fireplaces in the bedrooms and she re-introduced tongue-and-groove wainscotting to enhance the ‘cottagey ‘feel.’
- There's an exceptionally warm, relaxed and convivial atmosphere here, with comfy sofas on rugged quarry tiles and a log-burning stove.
- The quarry tiles on the floor and the face brick pillars are a fine background for the ‘country kitchen’ effect.
- Two steps lead down to the kitchen, a bright room floored in quarry tiles and with polished wood presses providing plenty of storage.

Origin

Early 20th century: from quarry + tile.

单词	quarry tile
释义	Definition of quarry tile in English: quarry tile noun An unglazed floor tile, typically of a reddish-brown colour. Example sentencesExamples The most compelling feature of the Metro is the coffered ceilings (made of granite, red quarry tiles, concrete, glass and bronze) in all the stations. The quarry tiles on the floor and the face brick pillars are a fine background for the ‘country kitchen’ effect. To continue with the natural feel of this scheme, the floors in a country kitchen would generally be tiled in natural stone, either slate or quarry tiles. She held on to the old, quarry tiles that now grace her sitting room; she restored the original, cast-iron fireplaces in the bedrooms and she re-introduced tongue-and-groove wainscotting to enhance the ‘cottagey ‘feel.’ There's an exceptionally warm, relaxed and convivial atmosphere here, with comfy sofas on rugged quarry tiles and a log-burning stove. Also off the kitchen is a bright conservatory which has a floor of quarry tiles, and French doors out to the back garden. The cooking area is floored with red quarry tiles and the eating area with polished timber - this section of the room can accommodate a table for four to six, and includes an attractive cast-iron fireplace. Two steps lead down to the kitchen, a bright room floored in quarry tiles and with polished wood presses providing plenty of storage. At the back of the hall, the kitchen has quarry tiles on the floor, hand-crafted oak units, granite worktops, a tiled splashback and a double Belfast sink unit. Roof slates were imported from Cumbria, with either oak or Spanish quarry tiles used for flooring. Skylights were installed; the walls were painted white; the heavy quarry tiles were removed and replaced with a hardwood floor, once part of a now demolished schoolhouse and discovered by Linda on a trip to New Orleans. Despite their name, quarry tiles are made from a mixture of natural ingredients including clay and shale. A reception porch with terracotta quarry tiles leads to an open plan sitting cum dining room with vaulted ceiling. Derivatives quarry-tiled adjective Customers sit on hard wooden benches in her unadorned quarry-tiled front room. Example sentencesExamples A quarry-tiled rear hall leads through to a small breakfast room with cast iron fireplace. In the quarry-tiled kitchen, maple wall and floor units with granite-effect worktops provide plenty of storage. The entrance porch has recessed lighting and an original quarry tiled floor. There is an Aga in the kitchen, and homespun pine kitchen units, comfortably in keeping with the quarry-tiled floor. The stained glass front door, opens to a quarry-tiled hallway with cream walls, a dado rail and ceiling coving. Origin Early 20th century: from quarry³ + tile. Definition of quarry tile in US English: quarry tile noun An unglazed floor tile, typically of a reddish-brown color. Example sentencesExamples A reception porch with terracotta quarry tiles leads to an open plan sitting cum dining room with vaulted ceiling. Roof slates were imported from Cumbria, with either oak or Spanish quarry tiles used for flooring. Skylights were installed; the walls were painted white; the heavy quarry tiles were removed and replaced with a hardwood floor, once part of a now demolished schoolhouse and discovered by Linda on a trip to New Orleans. At the back of the hall, the kitchen has quarry tiles on the floor, hand-crafted oak units, granite worktops, a tiled splashback and a double Belfast sink unit. To continue with the natural feel of this scheme, the floors in a country kitchen would generally be tiled in natural stone, either slate or quarry tiles. The cooking area is floored with red quarry tiles and the eating area with polished timber - this section of the room can accommodate a table for four to six, and includes an attractive cast-iron fireplace. Despite their name, quarry tiles are made from a mixture of natural ingredients including clay and shale. Also off the kitchen is a bright conservatory which has a floor of quarry tiles, and French doors out to the back garden. The most compelling feature of the Metro is the coffered ceilings (made of granite, red quarry tiles, concrete, glass and bronze) in all the stations. She held on to the old, quarry tiles that now grace her sitting room; she restored the original, cast-iron fireplaces in the bedrooms and she re-introduced tongue-and-groove wainscotting to enhance the ‘cottagey ‘feel.’ There's an exceptionally warm, relaxed and convivial atmosphere here, with comfy sofas on rugged quarry tiles and a log-burning stove. The quarry tiles on the floor and the face brick pillars are a fine background for the ‘country kitchen’ effect. Two steps lead down to the kitchen, a bright room floored in quarry tiles and with polished wood presses providing plenty of storage. Origin Early 20th century: from quarry + tile.
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