checkers
word
/ˈtʃɛkɝz/
/tʃˈɛkəz/
Definition
A board game for two players, where each tries to capture all the opponent’s pieces by moving diagonally. Called 'draughts' in British English.
Usage & Nuances
In American English, 'checkers' refers specifically to this board game; in British English, it’s called 'draughts'. Used mostly in informal or family settings. Be careful not to confuse with 'chess' (a different game).
Spanish: damas (juego de mesa)Portuguese (BR): damas (jogo de tabuleiro)Portuguese (PT): damas (jogo de tabuleiro)Chinese (Simplified): 跳棋 - 西洋跳棋Chinese (Traditional): 跳棋 - 西洋跳棋Hindi: चेकर्स (बोर्ड गेम) - ड्राफ्ट्सArabic: لعبة الداماBengali: চেকার্স - ডাম (বোর্ড খেলা)Russian: шашкиJapanese: チェッカー - ドラフツ（ボードゲーム）Vietnamese: cờ dam - cờ draughtsKorean: 체커 - 체커 보드게임Turkish: dama - dama (Amerikan draughts oyunu)Urdu: چیکرز - ڈرافٹس (بورڈ گیم)Indonesian: catur dam - permainan checkers
Example Sentences
We played checkers after dinner.
basic
My grandfather is very good at checkers.
basic
Do you know how to play checkers?
basic
Let’s set up the board and have a quick game of checkers.
natural
We always bring checkers on our family trips.
natural
After losing at chess, he challenged me to a game of checkers instead.
natural