Synonyms for checkers
- noun
- American English
Definitions
- n. 1
A game for two players played on a chessboard; the players have 12 pieces each, and the object is to capture all the opponent’s pieces by jumping over them. Other European varieties have larger boards and more playing pieces.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| checkers | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 6 letters
- drafts1
- 8 letters
- draughts1