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checkered patterna pattern consisting of alternating squares of two different colors, typically black and white, resembling a checkerboard

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a pattern consisting of alternating squares of two different colors, typically black and white, resembling a checkerboard

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtʃɛkərd ˈpætərn/

Example Sentences

  • The café had a vintage checkered pattern floor that made me feel like I was in a 1950s diner.
  • My grandmother's checkered pattern apron was so iconic that we all recognized her cooking from a mile away.
  • The chess master wore a tie with a subtle checkered pattern to match his favorite game.

checkered pattern

NOUN

[/ˈtʃɛkərd ˈpætərn/]

a pattern consisting of alternating squares of two different colors, typically black and white, resembling a checkerboard

a pattern consisting of alternating squares of two different colors, typically black and white, resembling a checkerboard
💡 Concept

a pattern consisting of alternating squares of two different colors, typically black and white, resembling a checkerboard

On the checkered pattern, weathered hands and feathered wings meet!
🎵 Rhyme

On the checkered pattern, weathered hands and feathered wings meet!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈtʃɛkərd ˈpætərn/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈtʃekəd ˈpætn/

🌳Etymology

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🎵Rhyme

weatheredfeatheredtethered
weathered
feathered
tethered

🔗Collocations

checkered tablecloth
black and white checkered pattern
checkered floor tiles
racing checkered flag
checkered shirt pattern
classic checkered design

📝Examples

The café had a vintage checkered pattern floor that made me feel like I was in a 1950s diner.

😄 Fun example

My grandmother's checkered pattern apron was so iconic that we all recognized her cooking from a mile away.

😄 Fun example

The chess master wore a tie with a subtle checkered pattern to match his favorite game.

😄 Fun example

The checkered pattern on the taxi was so bright that even colorblind people could spot it.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

checkerboard patternchequered designsquared patterngrid pattern

Antonyms

solid colorplain patternuniform design

Related

stripesplaidgeometric patterntessellationchess board

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