checkpoint

noun

check·​point ˈchek-ˌpȯint 

: a point at which a check is performed

vehicles were inspected at various checkpoints

Examples of checkpoint in a Sentence

Our car was stopped at a police checkpoint before we were permitted to cross the border.

Recent Examples on the Web

No more 'no-shoes' checkpoints TSA no longer requires travelers to remove shoes at airport security checkpoints, as of a July 8 news release. —Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 14 July 2025

Additionally, fans who purchase these packages will have dedicated security checkpoints for stadium entry. —Pete Grathoff july 14, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2025

Here’s what to know: When is DUI checkpoint in Sacramento? The Sacramento Police Department will conduct the DUI checkpoint from 8 p.m. on Friday, July 11, to 1 a.m. on Saturday, July 12, according to the release. —Sarah Linn july 11, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2025

According to the Sky Harbor airport website, all Terminal 4 checkpoints were open, as of 10:50 a.m. July 9 was the hottest day of 2025 so far for metro Phoenix with temperatures hitting 118 degrees. —Catherine Reagor, AZCentral.com, 10 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for checkpoint

• adjoint
• anoint
• appoint
• conjoint
• disjoint
• endpoint
• gunpoint
• midpoint
• nonpoint
• pinpoint
• standpoint
• viewpoint

Kids Definition

checkpoint

noun

check·​point ˈchek-ˌpȯint 

: a point at which a check is carried out

vehicles were inspected at different checkpoints

Legal Definition

checkpoint

noun

check·​point

: a point at which an inspection or investigation is performed

a checkpoint to uncover drunk drivers