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scorers

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈskɔɹɝz// UK //skˈɔːɹəz// scor·ers

n. players who earn points or goals in a game. You use this to talk about the people who change the score during a match.

n. individuals who successfully achieve a point, goal, or run in a sporting contest. Often used in the plural to refer to a list of players who contributed to the final tally.


SIMPLE

The top scorers received trophies after the game.

CONTEXTUAL

The coach praised the team's top scorers but reminded everyone that defense wins championships.

COMPLEX

Despite having several prolific scorers on the roster, the team struggled to maintain a lead due to inconsistent performance in the final minutes of the match.

Synonyms
Usage

Typically used in the plural when discussing match statistics or team rankings.

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