Word Noun
scoreboard
n.
countable
A2 Elementary US /ˈskɔɹˌbɔɹd/ UK /skˈɔːbɔːd/ score·board UK spelling scoreboards
Definition
n.a large board that shows the score of a game or match.
n.a large board for displaying the score of a contest, typically found in a stadium or arena.
Examples
“The fans looked at the scoreboard to see how much time remained.”
“After the final whistle blew, the scoreboard showed a surprising victory for the visiting team.”
“Modern digital scoreboards do more than track points; they display player statistics, instant replays, and advertisements to keep the crowd engaged throughout the match.”
Etymology
From score + board.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level A2 · Elementary
Frequency Frequent
Updated