game point

noun

1. (in tennis, squash, handball, etc.) the point that if won would enable the scorer or the scorer's side to win the game.

game point

noun

1. tennis squash badminton a stage at which winning one further point would enable one player or side to win a game

Word History and Origins

Origin of game point¹

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

He fends off the match points and gets to game point but is stymied by a big del Potro forehand.

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