scoreboard — A large board or display that shows the score or points in a game or competition
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A large board or display that shows the score or points in a game or competition
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈskɔːr.bɔːrd/
Example Sentences
- The teacher put our test scores on the classroom scoreboard, and I was shocked to see mine at the bottom.
- The scoreboard malfunctioned during the final game, showing that both teams had scored 999 points.
- Players constantly glanced at the scoreboard to check the remaining time.
scoreboard
NOUN[/ˈskɔːr.bɔːrd/]
A large board or display that shows the score or points in a game or competition
Display showing game scores
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Scoreboard is a modern English compound word formed from 'score' (points or tally) and 'board' (a flat display surface). The term originated in the context of sports and games to describe a physical panel or display used to record and show the current points or progress of competing teams or players.
Breakdown
score (points tallied in a game or match) + board (a flat panel or surface for display) = scoreboard (a display panel showing game scores and related information).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The teacher put our test scores on the classroom scoreboard, and I was shocked to see mine at the bottom.”
“The scoreboard malfunctioned during the final game, showing that both teams had scored 999 points.”
“Players constantly glanced at the scoreboard to check the remaining time.”
“The new stadium features a massive LED scoreboard visible from every seat.”
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