Word
checkers
Phoneticscheck·ers, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈtʃɛkɝz/
UK/tʃˈɛkəz/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. a board game for two people where you move round, flat pieces across a pattern of dark and light squares. You win by jumping over and taking all of your opponent's pieces.
n. a strategy board game for two players involving diagonal moves of uniform disc-shaped pieces and mandatory capture by jumping over opponent pieces. Known as 'draughts' in British English.
Examples
“We spent the rainy afternoon playing checkers in the living room.”
“The two old friends met at the park every morning to play checkers on the stone tables.”
“While checkers may appear simpler than chess due to its uniform pieces, the game requires significant foresight to set up double jumps and reach the far edge of the board.”
Examples
simple
“We spent the rainy afternoon playing checkers in the living room.”
contextual
“The two old friends met at the park every morning to play checkers on the stone tables.”
complex
“While checkers may appear simpler than chess due to its uniform pieces, the game requires significant foresight to set up double jumps and reach the far edge of the board.”
Usage
Treated as a singular noun despite the 's' ending; takes a singular verb ('Checkers is fun').
Pitfall
Checkers are a popular game.
Checkers is a popular game.
Names of games ending in 's' are uncountable and take a singular verb.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
- 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.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL 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: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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