scoreboard
word
Definition
A scoreboard is a large board or electronic display that shows the score and other important information during a game or sporting event.
Usage & Nuances
Used mostly in the context of sports, games, or competitions. Can describe both physical and electronic displays. Phrases: 'update the scoreboard', 'look at the scoreboard'. Sometimes used figuratively ('the scoreboard says it all').
Example Sentences
The scoreboard showed 3-2 at halftime.
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Please check the scoreboard for the final results.
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They fixed the broken scoreboard before the game started.
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Everyone cheered when our team’s name lit up on the scoreboard.
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I glanced up at the scoreboard to see if we were still in the lead.
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The coach walked over and pointed at the scoreboard to prove his point.
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