Checkered

Pronunciation: /ˈtʃɛkərd/

Definitions of checkered

noun a pattern of alternating squares or rectangles in two or more colors

Example Sentences

A1 I bought a checkered scarf to keep me warm in the winter.

A2 She wore a checkered shirt to the picnic.

B1 The tablecloth was a red and white checkered pattern.

B2 The race car had a checkered flag at the finish line.

C1 The checkered history of the country was filled with conflict and division.

C2 The chessboard had a black and white checkered design.

adjective having a pattern of alternating squares or rectangles in two or more colors

Example Sentences

A1 The tablecloth was checkered in red and white.

A2 She wore a checkered scarf to match her outfit.

B1 The checkered flag signaled the end of the race.

B2 The checkered history of the country was filled with conflict and turmoil.

C1 The checkered past of the politician was brought to light during the investigation.

C2 The checkered pattern on the floor tiles created a sense of movement and energy in the room.

Examples of checkered in a Sentence

formal The checkered pattern on the tablecloth added a touch of elegance to the dining room.

informal I love wearing my checkered shirt on casual Fridays.

slang That car with the checkered paint job looks sick!

figurative His checkered past made it difficult for him to find a job.

Grammatical Forms of checkered

• past tense: checkered
• plural: checkered
• comparative: more checkered
• superlative: most checkered
• present tense: checkers
• future tense: will be checkered
• perfect tense: have checkered
• continuous tense: is checkering
• singular: checkered
• positive degree: checkered
• infinitive: to checker
• gerund: checkering
• participle: checkering

Origin and Evolution of checkered

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'checkered' originated from the Middle English word 'chekerid', which was derived from the Old French word 'escheker', meaning a chessboard or a pattern of squares.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'checkered' evolved to describe a pattern of alternating squares or colors, often seen in fabrics or flooring. It can also be used metaphorically to describe a situation or person that is marked by both positive and negative attributes.