scoreless

adjective

score·​less ˈskȯr-ləs How to pronounce scoreless (audio)
: having no score

Examples of scoreless in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Timberview, after holding a 12-6 halftime advantage, was held scoreless in the second half. Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025 Lou Trivino, in three scoreless appearances with Philadelphia, has walked one and struck out two. Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025 South to North And Civale, waived by the White Sox, simply went across town, from the South Side to the North, and pitched three scoreless innings to help the Cubs beat the Braves, 7-6, in 10 innings. Dan Schlossberg, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025 Soriano has now had back-to-back scoreless outings, including a 5⅔-inning outing on Monday against the Texas Rangers. Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 1 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for scoreless

Word History

First Known Use

1885, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of scoreless was in 1885

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Scoreless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scoreless. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!