zero-zero
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of zero-zero
First recorded in 1935–40
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
“Love All” might be better appreciated by more casual fans who won’t see the title and think zero-zero.
From Los Angeles Times
“When you get in the playoffs, it’s zero-zero. I think seeding doesn’t matter,” Davis said.
From Los Angeles Times
The score was zero-zero, and the teams were listed as Felix and Benji.
From Literature
Said Galaxy defender Daniel Steres: “To come out of that zero-zero was a little surprising. But it was good for us. We knew in the second half we couldn’t give up that space.”
From Los Angeles Times
“I just feel like you know, zero-zero, no wins, no losses. Some players are shutting down and have to regain their bodies. It’s interesting like my fourth year. I kinda look at it like that.”
From Los Angeles Times
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