checked
Translation
checked, checkered
Examples
He wore a red and white checked shirt.
He wore a red and white checked shirt.
I bought a checked tablecloth for the kitchen.
I bought a checked tablecloth for the kitchen.
Grammar Patterns
a checked ((noun)) a (noun) with a pattern of squares He wore a red and white checked shirt.
Similar Words
Synonyms: plaid, tartan, checkered
Etymology
From the pattern of squares on a chessboard, also known as a 'checkerboard'.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'checks' or squares on a game of checkers or chess.