Scoreboard (Noun)
Meaning
A large board for displaying the score of a contest (and some other information).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The scoreboard in the stadium displayed the current score of the game, as well as the time remaining in the quarter.
- The scoreboard at the basketball arena was electronic, with flashing lights and animations to enhance the fan experience.
- The scoreboard in the gymnasium was old-fashioned, with manual flip numbers that had to be changed by hand.
- The scoreboard at the baseball stadium showed not only the score, but also the number of strikes and balls for each batter.
- The scoreboard in the hockey rink displayed the score, the time remaining in the period, and the number of penalties for each team.