checkers

British  

/ ˈtʃɛkəz /

noun

1. (functioning as singular) a game for two players using a checkerboard and 12 checkers each. The object is to jump over and capture the opponent's pieces

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Explanation

Checkers is a game played on a board checkered with squares of two colors. Two players compete in checkers to have the last piece on the board. The game pieces in checkers — which you can also call checkers — are usually red and black. Players move diagonally on the board, trying to reach the opposite side where their pieces can be "kinged," or doubled, giving them more powers. On the way, a player attempts to jump over her opponent's pieces and capture them. In Britain, the identical game is called "draughts."

Example Sentences

Taco Bell, Checkers and White Castle are also among the chains using voice AI in some drive-throughs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Your PolitiFacts and your Fact Checkers and such are the most well-intentioned websites in the world.

From Slate • Nov. 4, 2024

Taco Bell, Checkers and Carl’s Jr. are also rolling out AI-powered drive-thrus to hundreds of its US locations.

From Salon • Oct. 15, 2024

Last year, the Kraken franchise finally landed a permanent AHL home in Coachella Valley, California, after renting roster space to deposit their minor leaguers with the Charlestown Checkers in North Carolina.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 19, 2023

Even though George had lost, the two had still called each other Checkers Champs for weeks.

From "George" by Alex Gino