Word Verb
checkered
v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈtʃɛkɝd/ check·ered 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.”
Etymology
From checker + -ed.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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