Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
checkerboard
Noun
/ˈtʃɛkərˌbɔrd/
Definition
A checkerboard is a pattern of alternating colored squares, typically black and white, used for playing games like chess or checkers.
Examples
- The chess game was set up on a classic checkerboard.
- She painted her kitchen in a cheerful checkerboard pattern.
- The children played checkers on the checkerboard.
Meaning
The term checkerboard can refer to the actual board used in games or to a design that features this alternating square pattern.
Synonyms
- grid
- plaid
- checker pattern
