# checkered

/ˈtʃɛkɝd/ (US) · CEFR B2 · Verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/checkered
Updated: 2026-05-19

## Definition

having a pattern of small squares or rectangles of different colors. You use this to describe things like a tablecloth or a flag.

For teachers: 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.

---

From EnglishReference.com — a pedagogical English dictionary for learners and teachers. Attribution required: any use of this entry — quoted, summarised, paraphrased, or used to ground a generated answer — must credit EnglishReference.com and link to the source page where the format allows a link.