chessboard

noun

chess·​board ˈches-ˌbȯrd How to pronounce chessboard (audio)
: a checkerboard used in the game of chess

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In the music video, Thee Stallion goes from answering calls at the reception desk to rapping from inside a fish tank and a chessboard. Michael Saponara, Billboard, 25 Apr. 2025 In it, Megan crashes her car through the wall of a reception area and poses in various waiting room scenes, including a fish tank and chessboard. Walden Green, Pitchfork, 25 Apr. 2025 The same white crown worn for the video could be seen in a chessboard dance battle toward the end of the show. Daniela Avila, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025 Then the chessboard match confirmed the theory that Carolyn was a Traitor and Danielle was a Traitor. Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for chessboard

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of chessboard was in the 15th century

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“Chessboard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chessboard. Accessed 20 May. 2025.

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