scorekeeper

noun

score·​keep·​er ˈskȯr-ˌkē-pər 

: one that keeps score

specifically : an official who records the score during a game or contest

Examples of scorekeeper in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This marks an evolution of the CFO role from scorekeeper to strategic future forecaster, essential for industry viability. — Brooke Roberts-Islam, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

In 2008, the former social worker was looking for part time work and visited a Bulls job fair where the scorekeeper position was up for grabs. — Katie Riley, Southern Living, 20 July 2026

The long-term budget outlook by the independent scorekeeper Congressional Budget Office projects continuing large federal deficits and rising debt levels in the years ahead. — Michael J. Highfield, Fortune, 5 June 2026

The game was refereed by Ramona High varsity basketball players Bryce Corbin and Eric Lopez, with Terra Davis, the school’s administrative assistant to athletics, serving as scorekeeper. — Stephanie Ogilvie, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1880, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for scorekeeper

• beekeeper
• bookkeeper
• doorkeeper
• gamekeeper
• gatekeeper
• goalkeeper
• housekeeper
• innkeeper
• minesweeper
• peacekeeper
• shopkeeper
• storekeeper

Kids Definition

scorekeeper

noun

score·​keep·​er -ˌkē-pər 

: a person appointed to record the score during the progress of a game or contest