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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Fans in arenas rely on Omega operators who transmit statistics about competitions onto scoreboards. Andrew Greif, NBC news, 10 Feb. 2026 Nickeil Alexander-Walker stared up at the scoreboard and smiled Monday night as a tribute video played in his honor. Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 10 Feb. 2026 The Patriots fell behind on the opening drive and never made a serious threat on the scoreboard, as Seattle won the Super Bowl, 29-13. Matt Schooley, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026 Brookwood junior Collier Stanton extended his arm to the wall, glanced at the scoreboard and slapped the water as his older brother, Baylor, pumped his fist behind the block. Ansley Gavlak, AJC.com, 8 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for scoreboard

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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 15 Feb. 2026.

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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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