scoreboard

noun

score·​board ˈskȯr-ˌbȯrd 

: a large board for displaying the score of a game or match

Examples of scoreboard in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Dunbar got on the scoreboard later in the third quarter when wide receiver Detrick James caught a 20-yard touchdown pass to cut the deficit to 49-6. — Shiloh Robinson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Oct. 2026

Seeing the president flash on the scoreboard, or wave to the crowd from a private box, probably won’t win him votes from the crowd, either, Mowery said. — Will Weissert, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026

Morgan’s greatest achievement that weekend may not involve the scoreboard at the Big House. — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026

The Packers haven't lit up the scoreboard through four weeks, either. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1826, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for scoreboard

• checkerboard
• clavichord
• fiberboard
• fibreboard
• fingerboard
• harpsichord
• motherboard
• notochord
• overboard
• overlord
• paperboard
• plasterboard

Kids Definition

scoreboard

noun

score·​board ˈskō(ə)r-ˌbō(ə)rd 

ˈskȯ(ə)r-ˌbȯ(ə)rd

: a large board for displaying the score of a game or match