scoreboard

noun

score·​board ˈskȯr-ˌbȯrd How to pronounce scoreboard (audio)
: a large board for displaying the score of a game or match

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Among those in attendance was former NFL center Jason Kelce, who was shown on the scoreboard applauding the goal initially credited to Edwards. John Wawrow, Twin Cities, 16 Feb. 2026 Morikawa, a 29-year-old Los Angeles native, kept an eye on the ever-changing scoreboard before finalizing a 5-under 67 for a tournament-best 22-under score. Cam Inman, Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2026 The Longhorns also temporarily fell behind on the scoreboard for the first time since the midway point of the first quarter. Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 15 Feb. 2026 Carreira and Ponomarenko sit at the top of the scoreboard so far, though more skaters are warming up now as 10 more pairs are set to skate. Nbc News, NBC news, 11 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for scoreboard

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1826, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of scoreboard was in 1826

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“Scoreboard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scoreboard. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.

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scoreboard

noun
score·​board ˈskō(ə)r-ˌbō(ə)rd How to pronounce scoreboard (audio)
ˈskȯ(ə)r-ˌbȯ(ə)rd
: a large board for displaying the score of a game or match
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