checkerboard
noun
check·er·board
ˈche-kər-ˌbȯrd 
1
: a board used in various games (such as checkers) with usually 64 squares in 2 alternating colors
2
: something that has a pattern or arrangement like a checkerboard
Examples of checkerboard in a Sentence
The fields formed a checkerboard of light and dark squares.
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Rebecca Plevin, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
Tap into a charming statement feature Photo: Mykal Bush
How delightful are these checkerboard floor tiles?
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 12 Dec. 2024
The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium was a checkerboard of NFL jerseys, with fans decked out in the colors of various teams, as has become typical of games in Europe.
—Sam Joseph, CNN, 13 Oct. 2024
Incorporate the charming checkerboard pattern into your wardrobe as well as your home through a statement wallpaper or a pair of cafe curtains on the kitchen windows for a touch of nostalgia.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2024
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“Checkerboard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/checkerboard. Accessed 29 Dec. 2024.
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checkerboard
noun
check·er·board
-ˌbō(ə)rd
-ˌbȯ(ə)rd
: a board used in games and marked with 64 squares in two colors
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