scoreboard

American  

[skawr-bawrd, skohr-bohrd] / ˈskɔrˌbɔrd, ˈskoʊrˌboʊrd /

noun

1. a large, usually rectangular board in a ballpark, sports arena, or the like, that shows the score of a contest and often other relevant facts and figures, as the count of balls and strikes on a baseball batter.

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scoreboard British  

/ ˈskɔːˌbɔːd /

noun

1. sport a board for displaying the score of a game or match

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Etymology

Origin of scoreboard

First recorded in 1820–30; score + board

Example Sentences

Fred Claire, the Dodgers’ publicist at the time and later the general manager, sent word to the scoreboard operator to display a congratulatory message.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

Former captain Marlie Packer, Sadia Kabeya, Mia Venner, and Haineala Lutui all bolstered the scoreboard further as England laid down another marker in their pursuit of an eighth straight Six Nations title.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

But where the scoreboard showed a disaster, Hurley saw the possibility for something remarkable.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

But if England can avoid the early scoreboard slippage that has afflicted them in the past matches and stick tight to the hosts, they may be rewarded.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

One: The scoreboard really was a school legend, and Mr. McCoy really was dearly, dearly in love with it.

From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia