goose eggs

Definition of goose eggsnext
plural of goose egg
as in zeros
the numerical symbol 0 or the absence of number or quantity represented by it was such a bad bowler that his final score was a big, fat goose egg

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Recent Examples of goose eggs Pritchard has been a hit-or-miss scorer of late, notching single-digit point totals in four of his last eight games, including goose eggs against Philadelphia and Charlotte. Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
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Noun
  • Swinging at better pitches with more intent is obviously easier said than done, especially when the zeros on the scoreboard start to stack up.
    Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2026
  • As the senior continued to put up zeros, hitters continued to strike.
    Breven Honda, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Half- and quarter-zips can skew either professional or sporty, depending on their cut and material.
    Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 8 Apr. 2026
  • This translated into quarter zips and cardigans perfect for watching the fog roll in off the Bay in San Francisco, but not perfect for being especially fashionable.
    Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 27 Mar. 2026

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“Goose eggs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goose%20eggs. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.

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