What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
checkered
Example
She wore a checkered dress with black and white squares. [checkered: adjective]
Example
His career has been checkered with both triumphs and setbacks. [checkered: verb]
chequered
Example
The tablecloth had a chequered pattern of red and white squares. [chequered: adjective]
Example
Her life has been chequered with both moments of joy and sorrow. [chequered: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Checkered is more commonly used in American English, while chequered is more commonly used in British English and other Commonwealth countries.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between checkered and chequered?
Both checkered and chequered are relatively informal words that can be used in casual conversations or informal writing.
