noun

checker

CHEH-kuh

Checker (noun) means a person or thing that checks or verifies something. Example: “The fact-checker confirmed every quote before publication.”

noun

A person or thing that checks or verifies something.

"The fact-checker confirmed every quote before publication."

A cashier who totals purchases and takes payment, especially in a supermarket.

"The checker scanned each item and bagged the groceries."

One of the round playing pieces used in the game of checkers.

"He jumped two of my checkers in a single move."

How to use checker

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone or something that checks things, a supermarket cashier, or a playing piece in checkers.

UK vs US

British English usually calls a supermarket checker a "checkout assistant," and the game itself "draughts" rather than "checkers."

Word forms

checkered past tense, checkers plural, checkers plural, checkers plural, checkers singular

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Etymology

From check + the agent suffix -er.

Synonyms

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chequer

Related words

cheque chequer

Rhymes for checker

decker Becker wrecker woodpecker

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Frequently asked questions

What does “checker” mean?

The word “checker” means a person or thing that checks or verifies something. In plain terms, someone or something that checks things, a supermarket cashier, or a playing piece in checkers.

How do you pronounce “checker”?

“Checker” is pronounced CHEH-kuh (/ˈt͡ʃɛkɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “checker” in a sentence?

Here is “checker” used in a sentence: “The fact-checker confirmed every quote before publication.”

What part of speech is “checker”?

“Checker” is a noun.

How many meanings does “checker” have?

“Checker” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person or thing that checks or verifies something.

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