scoreless

adjective

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

Examples of scoreless in a Sentence

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With the game tied 3-3, he was tasked with throwing a scoreless inning. Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026 After whiffing during his first at bat, Hundley hit a triple in the fourth inning, a double off the left field wall in the scoreless sixth, a homer (his 16th of the season) in the eighth and a single in the 11th. Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026 Tyler Holton worked 1 2/3 innings for his fifth-straight scoreless outing. CBS News, 16 June 2026 Of course, this is the same bullpen that set a team record for most consecutive scoreless innings. Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 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 22 Jun. 2026.

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