Chequers

¹ British

/ ˈtʃɛkəz /

noun

an estate and country house in S England, in central Buckinghamshire: the official country residence of the British prime minister

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chequers ² British

/ ˈtʃɛkəz /

noun

(functioning as singular) another name for draughts

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“We’ll get by with a little help from our friends,” Denmark’s prime minister, Mette Frederiksen, wrote in a guest book at Chequers on Thursday, referencing the Beatles lyric while visiting her British counterpart.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2026

There was no mention of whisky, steel, pharmaceuticals or other UK priority products at the joint news conference Sir Keir Starmer held with President Trump at Chequers.

From BBC • Sep. 21, 2025

The tech prosperity deal signed at Chequers will see US firms invest in the UK and boost co-operation on AI, quantum and other emerging technologies.

From BBC • Sep. 18, 2025

The US president said he discussed migration issues with Sir Keir during a meeting at his country residence Chequers.

From BBC • Sep. 18, 2025

"It is held in a field belonging to "The Chequers," and even did I succeed in getting it closed—which of course would be out of the question—they would find some other site for the booths."

From Facing Death The Hero of the Vaughan Pit. A Tale of the Coal Mines by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)

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