scoreless

adjective

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

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Tate Belfanti of Cypress was equally perfect with scoreless innings in the ninth and 10th. Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026 And Ekness has had scoreless outings in three of four relief appearances, picking up his first career save on Sunday. Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 11 May 2026 Milner watched his son Hoby toss a scoreless relief appearance for the Chicago Cubs during a win against the Tampa Bay Rays in a full-circle moment for the family. Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026 Michael Soroka allowed three singles over 6 1/3 scoreless innings, and Geraldo Perdomo drove home the game’s only run three batters in as the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Texas Rangers 1-0 on Monday night. ABC News, 11 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for scoreless

Word History

First Known Use

1885, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of scoreless was in 1885

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“Scoreless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scoreless. Accessed 18 May. 2026.

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