scoreboard

noun

score·​board ˈskȯr-ˌbȯrd How to pronounce scoreboard (audio)
: a large board for displaying the score of a game or match

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The ubiquitous Hawk-Eye system tracks the trajectory and location of the pitch and and a graphic of the pitch is displayed on the scoreboard while the call is being reviewed. Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025 Bogaerts got the Padres on the scoreboard in the fifth after grounding a ball through the right side of the infield, advancing to third base on Jake Cronenworth’s double and running home on a groundout by Bryce Johnson. Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 July 2025 Henderson got ahead 2-1 before sending a slider 400 feet over the right-field scoreboard. Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 10 July 2025 Some of the other improvements include a new conference center on the north end, elevated seating, closer premium seating and a new scoreboard. Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for scoreboard

Word History

First Known Use

1826, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of scoreboard was in 1826

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“Scoreboard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scoreboard. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.

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scoreboard

noun
score·​board ˈskō(ə)r-ˌbō(ə)rd How to pronounce scoreboard (audio)
ˈskȯ(ə)r-ˌbȯ(ə)rd
: a large board for displaying the score of a game or match
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