chessboard

noun

chess·​board ˈches-ˌbȯrd How to pronounce chessboard (audio)
: a checkerboard used in the game of chess

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Generations battle using knights and queens half their height on a massive chessboard, and families with young kids unwind at the pool overlooking the Illinois River valley. Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 9 May 2026 Loads of the characters had been scattered across the global chessboard. Alison Herman, Variety, 2 Mar. 2026 The chessboard ultimately offers four different modes. Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 26 Feb. 2026 With a smoke-friendly balcony, chessboards, and comfortable seating, conversations here often stretch into the evening. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for chessboard

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of chessboard was in the 15th century

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“Chessboard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chessboard. Accessed 20 May. 2026.

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