outscore

verb

out·​score ˌau̇t-ˈskȯr 

outscored; outscoring

transitive verb

: to score more points than

The Cats went on to outscore the Chargers 16-10 in the third and 17-12 in the fourth to win by 16.

—Dick Sparrer

Examples of outscore in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Les Bleus have outscored opponents 14-2 while playing in a group that included Senegal and fellow quarterfinalist Norway. — Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2026

In this year's Eastern Conference Finals, the Cavs were outscored by 66 points in Mitchell's 149 minutes on the floor compared to only 11 points in his 48 minutes off. — Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

France dominated in group play, outscoring opponents 10-2, an impressive showing even considering Norway rested Erling Haaland and almost all its starters, and rolled over Sweden 3-0 at the beginning of the knockout stage. — Stephen Whyno, Twin Cities, 8 July 2026

Golden State pulled away in the third quarter, outscoring Washington 19-7 for a 50-40 lead. — ABC News, 6 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1885, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for outscore

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