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

Available for preorder on Wednesday, the shoe features Greyscale suede, Knicks colors and a Kith logo checkerboard pattern. —Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 8 June 2026

This geometric dish uses the classic caprese ingredients—tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, and balsamic vinegar—except the tomatoes and mozzarella form a checkerboard design. —Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2026

The bathroom is just off the narrow entry hallway, and the shower’s checkerboard tiling provides some charm. —Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 1 June 2026

Founded by Jim and Alvina Glatt, the beloved North Dakota diner chain fully embraces the era’s classic aesthetic, from the checkerboard floors to the bright red vinyl booths. —Lauren Dana Ellman, Midwest Living, 31 May 2026

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