subway tile
subway tile · subway tiles
A style of white glazed ceramic tile, as used on the walls of the New York City subway…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.
» The bathroom combines vintage subway tiles with satin brass fixtures for a timeless look.
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1 sensesA 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.
Examples
1 sentencesThe bathroom combines vintage subway tiles with satin brass fixtures for a timeless look.
Origin
From the tile used on the turn-of-the-century NYC subway.From the tile used on the turn-of-the-century NYC subway.
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Forms
plural: subway tiles| Singular | subway tile |
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| Plural | subway tiles |
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