leaderboard

noun

lead·​er·​board ˈlē-dər-ˌbȯrd How to pronounce leaderboard (audio)
: a large board for displaying the ranking of the leaders in a competitive event (such as a golf tournament)

Examples of leaderboard in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
With just 18 holes to play, the American was four shots clear of second place on the leaderboard. Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 23 Feb. 2025 For all of Åberg’s burgeoning superpowers, maybe the most relevant to follow is the development of a leaderboard anchor. Brody Miller, The Athletic, 17 Feb. 2025 The weekend could be spectacular, with sunshine and mid-60s temperatures in the forecast and fan favorites on the leaderboard. Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025 Burch ranked first on the leaderboard with an engagement score of 3.2 million, an increase of 39 percent versus last fall. Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 13 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for leaderboard

Word History

First Known Use

1963, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of leaderboard was in 1963

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Leaderboard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leaderboard. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!