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

When Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard’s serve was clocked at 153 mph last summer—the fastest in Wimbledon history—the number flashed on the scoreboard before the ball had stopped bouncing. — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 9 July 2026

The 49ers paid $200 million to upgrade stadium amenities ahead of the Super Bowl and World Cup, which included new 4K-resolution scoreboards, scoreboard ribbons, widening the field to accommodate soccer and adding premium club areas. — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026

Balogun was active Monday, going the full 90 minutes, but Belgium kept him from getting on the scoreboard. — Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026

The Citi Field scoreboard flashed a graphic noting his accomplishment. — ABC News, 7 July 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