box score

noun

: a printed score of a game (such as baseball) giving the names and positions of the players and a record of the play arranged in tabular form

broadly : total count : summary

Examples of box score in a Sentence

reading the box scores in the newspaper

Recent Examples on the Web

The New York Yankees have celebrated countless stars from their latest championship era, but some of the most important contributors never appeared in a box score. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

According to the official box score, Roy ended up getting two for leaving the crease, which wasn’t really the problem here but was apparently close enough. — Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 16 July 2026

Whatever the decision might be, his journey is a reminder that success is not always as simple as a box score. — Anthony Aguirre, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026

Of the eight Wolverines to make it into the championship box score, five were transfers. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 22 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

from its arrangement in a newspaper box

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for box score

• abhor
• abor
• adore
• afore
• ardour
• ashore
• backdoor
• before
• bookstore
• candour
• centaur
• claymore

Kids Definition

box score

noun

: a printed table giving the score of a game (as baseball), a record of how it was played, and the names and positions of the players