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.

Recent Examples on the Web

The bathrooms, while featuring a more old-fashioned checkerboard marble floor complemented by smaller mosaic tiles in the shower, are more in keeping with the newest hotel design trends. —Lori Weisberg, The Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2025

There will be three capsules, showcasing vibrant colors, leopard prints, and checkerboard and flame motifs — reflecting and inspired by the different musical eras that have helped shape the Vans sneaker — punk, hardcore, rock and hip-hop. —Ryma Chikhoune, WWD, 4 Feb. 2025

The Hopi tribe is on the path to regain up to 20,000 acres of land near Winslow that will end years of checkerboard ownership and allow the tribe to pursue new development. —Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 31 Dec. 2024

Instead, give your kitchen a pattern punch with a checkerboard pattern for a dreamy, modern take that can elevate your space instead of showing its age. —Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1775, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for checkerboard

• clavichord
• fiberboard
• fibreboard
• fingerboard
• harpsichord
• motherboard
• notochord
• overboard
• overlord
• paperboard
• plasterboard
• shuffleboard

Kids Definition

checkerboard

noun

check·​er·​board -ˌbō(ə)rd 

-ˌbȯ(ə)rd

: a board used in games and marked with 64 squares in two colors