leaderboard

noun

lead·​er·​board ˈlē-dər-ˌbȯrd How to pronounce leaderboard (audio)
: a large board for displaying the ranking of the leaders in a competitive event (such as a golf tournament)

Examples of leaderboard in a Sentence

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At the top of the leaderboard is TikTok star and entrepreneur Alix Earle’s new skin care line, Reale Actives. Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 21 Apr. 2026 But McCollum still has a long way to go to even think about the top of the leaderboard. Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026 Her play helped carry the Gators, ranked third nationally, to the top of the leaderboard after 54 holes of stroke play. Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026 The warm air and lack of wind proved to be a green light for veteran Sei Young Kim, who took advantage of the optimum scoring conditions to vault to the top of the leaderboard. Bob Buttitta, Daily News, 18 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for leaderboard

Word History

First Known Use

1963, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of leaderboard was in 1963

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“Leaderboard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leaderboard. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.

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