Synonyms for
Scoreboard
Definition
A board or electronic display for keeping a record of the score in a game or sport.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Informal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- update the scoreboard
- check the scoreboard
- scoreboard operator
- digital scoreboard
- large scoreboard
- scoreboard display
- scoreboard attendant
Word family
noun scoreboard
Usage note
A scoreboard is a large board used to display the score in a game or competition. It is typically found in sports venues.
Example sentences
- The scoreboard at the basketball game showed that the home team was behind.
- The electronic scoreboard at the soccer game was difficult to read in the bright sun.
- The scoreboard operator made a mistake and had to correct the score.
- The scoreboard was updated after each touchdown in the football game.
- The fans cheered loudly when the scoreboard showed that their team had won.
Quotes
The scoreboard tells the story of the game.
Playoffs are about moments, and they're about plays. The simple fact is, when it comes down to it, the team that makes the most plays usually wins the game. The scoreboard takes care of itself if you take care of the things you can control.
Winning is everything in Hollywood. The only thing that matters is the scoreboard.