Word
checkered
Phoneticscheck·ered, stress on the first syllable
/ˈtʃɛkɝd/
UK spelling · chequered
Definition
v. having a pattern of small squares or rectangles of different colors. You use this to describe things like a tablecloth or a flag.
v. consisting of a pattern of small squares or rectangles of different colors or materials. Often used to describe textiles, flags, or surfaces.
Examples
“The tablecloth has a beautiful checkered pattern.”
“The old flag was faded and checkered, showing the history of the family it had belonged to for generations.”
“The artist used a checkered pattern to create a sense of movement and depth in the background of the painting, contrasting the static figures in the foreground.”
Examples
simple
“The tablecloth has a beautiful checkered pattern.”
contextual
“The old flag was faded and checkered, showing the history of the family it had belonged to for generations.”
complex
“The artist used a checkered pattern to create a sense of movement and depth in the background of the painting, contrasting the static figures in the foreground.”
Real-World Examples
“Nonviolence’s evident authority, however, belies a more chequered history.” Etymology
From checker + -ed.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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