checkers

British

/ ˈtʃɛkəz /

noun

(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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Local families would visit each other to talk, make music and play simple games like cards or checkers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 15, 2026

Sadly, Americans have grown tired of the proliferation of Stephen King novels, the silly Monster Menu at Burger King, and the game of checkers.

From Slate • Oct. 17, 2025

Jason Somers, president of Crest Real Estate, a development firm, said the efforts have helped city plan checkers respond to applications with urgency.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 10, 2025

After the alleged clip of Kier Starmer appeared, fact checkers took a closer look at the X account behind it.

From Salon • May 20, 2025

There are two little discs about the size of checkers.

From "Shouting at the Rain" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt

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