1. a board game for two players using round pieces that move diagonally on a checkered board
Usage: also called draughts in British English
2. people who examine or verify something
3. cashiers at a store who process purchases

Examples

• We played checkers on the front porch all afternoon.
• She’s really good at checkers and beats me every time.
• The checkers at the grocery store were very friendly.
• Quality checkers inspect each product before shipping.
• My grandmother taught me how to play checkers when I was six.
• The checkers moved quickly to help customers during the busy hour.