final score

noun

: the score at the end of a game or contest

Examples of final score in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
This story has been corrected to fix a typo in the final score. — ABC News, 11 Nov. 2026 Dwyer was on the roster when the Horned Frogs fell 41-28 to Kansas State last year in Manhattan in a game that wasn’t as close as the final score. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Nov. 2026 After the Hawks pulled Knight for a last-minute six-on-five, center Sam Reinhart overpowered Nazar and scored an empty-net dagger for the final score. — Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 5 Nov. 2026 The final score did not reflect the Bruins’ dominance over the Spartans. — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for final score

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Final score.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/final%20score. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!