scores

B2 · Upper Intermediate Plural noun Literary

n. a very large number of people or things.

n. a large but unspecified number; literally multiples of twenty, but used figuratively for any significant quantity.

“Scores of people waited outside the shop for the new phone to go on sale.”

“Scores of protesters gathered in the central plaza, demanding immediate legislative reform following the controversial announcement.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Plural noun Music

n. the written music for a film, play, or orchestra.

n. the written or printed representations of musical compositions, particularly those for films or theatrical productions.

“He has written the musical scores for several famous Hollywood movies.”

“The conductor spent weeks studying the original scores to ensure the orchestra captured the subtle nuances intended by the composer.”

C1 · Advanced Plural noun Slang · British English

n. a small bag of illegal drugs, often worth a specific amount of money.

n. a successful purchase of illicit drugs; specifically used in British slang for a twenty-pound bag of cannabis.

“The police were watching the corner where the local scores usually happened.”

“The documentary explored the underground economy of the city, focusing on how small-scale scores were managed in residential areas.”