game point

noun

: a situation (as in tennis) in which one player will win the game by winning the next point
also : the point itself

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The Porters also had game point three times against Marist in the opener of the tourney final. Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025 In the Men’s Doubles tie, NJ’s men jumped out to a lead, but LA caught all the way back up and had two shots at game point saved. Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025 At 1-2, Mboko had four game points to level the contest, having exchanged breaks with Rybakina in the two previous games. James Hansen, New York Times, 7 Aug. 2025 On game point, Lenny gets a clean look, right in his money spot on the court, but Lenny bricks the shot and loses the showdown. Derek Lawrence, Vulture, 28 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for game point

Word History

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of game point was in 1903

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“Game point.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/game%20point. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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